An Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) is a rigid or flexible portable means of containment (MOC) that has a capacity equal to or less than 3000 L and is designed for mechanical handling, other than a bag, box, drum or jerrican, as defined in TP 14850.
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UN standardized IBCs
As per paragraph 5.6(a)(ii) of the TDG Regulations, a UN standardized IBC manufactured in Canada must be in accordance with sections 2 to 11 of standard CAN/CGSB-43.146 “Design, Manufacture and Use of Intermediate Bulk Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods”.
As per subsection 5.6(b) of the TDG Regulations, UN Standardized IBCs manufactured outside Canada must be in accordance with the requirements specified in chapter 6.5 of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations) and the national regulations of the country of manufacture.
Standard
CAN/CGSB-43.146
Information on CAN/CGSB-43.146 - Design, Manufacture and Use of Intermediate Bulk Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
Requirements
Find information on the requirements for IBCs such as:
- design and manufacture of UN standardized IBCs
- selection and use of IBC for the transportation of Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9 dangerous goods
- registration of IBC design types and manufacturing facilities
- packing instructions
- periodic leak test and inspection requirements
- registration of leak test and inspection facilities
Registered facilities
Search the TDG facilities database to find information on the following facilities registered with Transport Canada:
- design, manufacture and use of intermediate bulk containers
- leak test and inspection facilities