Design, manufacture and use of UN Standardized drums, jerricans, boxes, bags, combination packaging, composite packaging and other packagings for the transport of dangerous goods, classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, and 9

Note: The standard development activity, scope and project need of this Notice of Intent (originally published on June 20, 2023) were updated by the responsible SDO on September 4, 2024.

1. 1.1       Organization and content

2. This standard sets out requirements for designing, manufacturing, and marking UN Standardized drums, jerricans, boxes, bags, combination packaging and composite packaging (UN Standardized small containers) and for selecting and using small containers for the transportation of dangerous goods in Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9. This standard also sets out requirements for the reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair of steel and plastic drums. This standard consists of three parts and three annexes.
3. Part I contains the requirements for the design, manufacture and marking of UN Standardized small containers in Canada.
4. Part II contains the requirements for the selection and use of small containers for handling, offering for transport, or transporting dangerous goods in Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9.
5. Part III contains the requirements for the reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair of steel drums and plastic drums.
6. Annex A, Part A contains a list of packing instruction numbers for dangerous goods.
7. Annex A, Part B contains the detailed packing instruction information and substances specific provisions.
8. Annex B provides the requirements on the registration of drum reconditioning, remanufacturing, and repair facilities.
9. Annex C provides general guidance on the temperature control of organic peroxides and self-reactive substances during transportation.
10. The requirements of this standard may be called for in the explosives packing instructions (EP) of the CAN/CGSB‑43.151 standard.

11. 1.2       Application

12. This standard applies to both standardized and non-standardized means of containment as defined by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations).

13. 1.3       Minimum requirements

14. This standard sets out certain minimum requirements regarding the design, construction, qualification, selection, and use or testing of small containers. It is essential to exercise competent technical and engineering judgment in conjunction with this standard.
15. It is the responsibility of the small container manufacturer to ensure that the small container will safely carry out its intended function within these constraints.

16. 1.4       Additional requirements

17. 1.4.1    Conflict

18. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (TDG Act) and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) may set out additional requirements regarding the design, construction, qualification, selection, and use, or testing of means of containment. Where there is an inconsistency between the requirements of this standard and those of the TDG Act or TDG Regulations, the TDG Act or TDG Regulations prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.
19. It should be noted that this standard, by itself, does not have the force of law unless it is officially adopted by a regulatory authority. It is recommended to read the standard in conjunction with the TDG Regulations.

20. 1.4.2    Safety

21. 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.

22. 1.4.3    Units

23. Quantities and dimensions used in this standard are given in SI units. Pressures of all kinds relating to containers (such as test pressure and internal pressure) are indicated in gauge pressure unless specifically noted otherwise. The vapour pressure of substances is indicated in absolute pressure unless specifically noted otherwise.

24. 1.4.4    Classification

25. Dangerous goods are classified in accordance with Part 2 of the TDG Regulations and the appropriate UN number, shipping name and description, class, packing group/category, as applicable, are assigned.