Aerosol Containers and Gas Cartridges for Transport of Dangerous Goods

1.1 Organization and Content

This standard sets out the requirements for the design, manufacture, testing and inspection of non-refillable containers with a capacity of not more than 1 L and their selection and use for the handling, offering for transport and transport of UN1950, aerosols and UN2037, gas cartridges, in Canada. This standard also provides requirements for a quality management system and Transport Canada registration. This standard consists of six main sets of requirements.

Sections 1 through 3 specify general requirements, normative references and definitions.

Sections 4 and 5 specify the requirements for the design, construction, testing and marking of aerosol containers and gas cartridges for use in Canada.

Section 6 specifies the quality management system requirements for manufacturers of aerosol containers and gas cartridges.

Section 7 specifies the Transport Canada registration requirements for manufacturers of aerosol containers and gas cartridges.

Section 8 specifies the requirements for the selection and use of aerosol containers and gas cartridges in Canada.

Section 9 specifies the requirements for the transport of containers intended for disposal from a collection facility.

1.2 Application

The standard applies to aerosol containers and gas cartridges with a capacity equal to or less than 1 L and an inside diameter equal to or less than 76 mm.

1.3 Additional Requirements

1.3.1 The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations may call for additional requirements regarding the design, construction, selection and use, or testing of aerosol containers and gas cartridges.

1.3.2 Quantities and dimensions used in this standard are given in metric units.

1.3.3 Pressures of all kinds relating to containers (such as test pressure, internal pressure, pressure-relief device set-to-discharge pressure) are indicated in gauge pressure unless specifically noted otherwise.

1.3.4 The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This standard does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.

1.3.5 This standard is intended for conformity assessment.