Standard TP 14850: Small Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9

Edition currently in force:
TP 14850

Date published:
October 2010

Previous version:
CAN/CGSB-43.150-97

Upcoming edition/amendment:

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Scope of the standard

The TP 14850 standard sets out the requirements for the design and manufacture of small containers (bags, boxes, combination packagings, composite packagings, drums and jerricans) with a maximum capacity of 450L and their use for the transportation of dangerous goods in Class 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9.

Finding the standard in the TDG Regulations

Section 5.6 of the TDG Regulations specifies that small containers manufactured in Canada are UN Standardized Means of Containment if they are in compliance with sections 2 and 3 and Part 1 of the TP14850 standard.

Subsection 5.12(1) of the TDG Regulations specifies that UN Standardized small means of containment selected and used in accordance with sections 2 and 3 and Part 2 of the TP14850 standard are permitted container types for transport of dangerous goods in Class 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9.

Obtaining a copy of the standard

Small Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9, a Transport Canada Standard (PDF, 4.72 MB)

Contact us

For more information on matters pertaining to TP 14850:

Inquiries pertaining to applications for registration

Telephone: 1-855-298-1520
After choosing the language (1 for English, 2 for French), press option 1.

Email: MOCregister-Registrecontenant@tc.gc.ca

Technical inquiries

Email: tdgcontainers-tmdcontenants@tc.gc.ca
Please include the text "Small means of Containment" in the subject line.

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