Cylinders, spheres, and tubes are means of containment (MOC) for the transportation of Class 2 dangerous goods, designed and manufactured in accordance with the standard CSA B339.
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Standards
CSA B339
Information on CSA B339 (the standard on "Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods".
CSA B340
Information on CSA B340 (the standard on "Selection and Use of Cylinders, Spheres, Tubes, and Other Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Class 2").
Requirements
Find information on the requirements for cylinder, spheres, and tubes including the registration requirements for manufacturers, independent inspectors, and requalifiers, and information on the selection and use of cylinders, spheres, and tubes for transport of dangerous goods in Class 2.
Registered facilities
Search the TDG facilities database to find information on the following facilities registered with Transport Canada:
- manufacturers
- requalifiers
- independent inspectors
CTC special permits
Clause 4.1.1.1(d) of CSA B340 allows cylinders manufactured prior to 1993 in accordance with permits (CTC special permits) issued under the Canadian Transport Commission (CTC) “Regulations for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Rail” to continue in use to transport Class 2 dangerous goods in accordance with the terms of the respective CTC Permit.