CAN/CGSB-43.145-2019

1.1 Organization and content This standard sets out the requirements for designing, manufacturing and marking of UN standardized large packagings and for selecting and using large packagings for the transportation of dangerous goods of Class 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9. This standard consists of two parts and two annexes. Part I contains the requirements for the design, manufacture and marking of UN standardized large packagings. Part II contains the requirements for the selection and use of large packagings for the transportation of dangerous goods of Class 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9. Annex A sets out the minimum requirements for the completion of a UN standardized large packaging design report submitted to the Director. Annex B, Part 1 contains a list of packing instruction numbers for dangerous goods. Annex B, Part 2 contains the detailed packing instruction information. NOTE 1 Requirements on the packaging, handling, offering for transport and transport of Explosives (Class 1) may be found in the CAN/CGSB-43.151 standard. NOTE 2 Requirements on the packaging, handling, offering for transport and transport of used Aerosols (Class 2) may be found in the CAN/CGSB-43.123 standard. 1.2 Application This standard applies to both standardized and non-standardized means of containment as defined in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations). 1.3 Minimum requirements This standard sets out certain minimum requirements regarding the design, construction, qualification, selection, and use or testing of large packagings. It is the responsibility of the large packaging manufacturer to ensure that the large packaging will safely carry out its intended function within these constraints. Consequently, it is essential to exercise competent technical and engineering judgment in conjunction with this standard. 1.4 Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations prevalence 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. The TDG Act, 1992 and the TDG Regulations may set out for additional requirements regarding the design, manufacture, selection, use, or testing of large packagings. 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. It is recommended to read the standard in conjunction with the TDG Regulations. 1.5 Safety The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This document 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. 1.6 Units Quantities and dimensions used in this standard are given in SI units. 1.7 Classification 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, as applicable, are assigned.