Edition currently in force:
TP 14850
Date published:
October 2010
Previous version:
CAN/CGSB-43.150-97
Upcoming edition/amendment:
—
On this page
- Scope of the standard
- Finding the standard in the TDG Regulations
- Obtaining a copy of the standard
- Contact us
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
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.