A UN small means of containment refers to a portable container such as bags, boxes, combination containers, composite containers, drums, or jerricans, with a capacity of 450 liters or less, designed for transporting dangerous goods. These containers are constructed to meet UN standards for containment and handling, other than a cylinders or IBC, as defined in TP 14850.
On this page
- UN standardized small containers
- TP 14850
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- Registered facilities
- Drum reconditioning
- Application forms
UN standardized small containers
A UN standardized small container (other than a cylinders or IBC) is a container having a maximum capacity of 450 L, manufactured in accordance with the requirements of chapter 6.1 of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and with the national regulations of the country of manufacture.
A UN standardized small container manufactured in Canada must be in accordance with sections 2 and 3 and Part 1 of the standard TP14850 "Small Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9". UN standardized small containers can be bags, boxes, combination packagings, composite packagings, drums or jerricans that are small means of containment.
TP 14850
Information on TP14850 - Small Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The FAQ on UN Standardized Small Containers includes information on the requirements for:
- design and manufacture
- selection and use
Registered facilities
Search the TDG database for facilities registered by Transport Canada pursuant to TP 14850 for the design, manufacture, selection and use of UN Standardized Small Containers for the transportation of dangerous goods.
Drum reconditioning
CAN/CGSB-43.126
Information on CAN/CGSB-43.126 - Reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair of drums for the transportation of dangerous goods.
FAQ on drum reconditioning
The FAQ on Drum Reconditioning includes information on the requirements for:
- reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair of steel and plastic drums
- drum eligibility, and a registered facility’s quality management system
- registration of reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair facilities with Transport Canada
Drum reconditioner registered facilities
Search the TDG database for facilities registered by Transport Canada pursuant to CAN/CGSB-43.126 reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair of drums for the transportation of dangerous goods.
Application forms
- Application for registration as a drum reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair facility
- Application form for registration as a manufacturer of UN Small Containers Single and Composite Packaging
- Application form for registration as a manufacturer of UN Small Containers Combination Packaging