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Document ID ca-uibc-2025-07-28 Title UN intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) – Requirements URL https://tc.canada.ca/en/dangerous-goods/containers/intermediate-bulk-containers-ibcs/intermediate-bulk-containers-ibcs-requirements Jurisdiction /ca Subdomain(s) Drinking water, Wastewater, Industrial water treatment Language en Status completed Analyzed at 2026-03-16 07:19:12.016772+00:00 Relevance Sets standards for containers used for hazardous chemicals in water treatment.

Q Qualitative Requirements (32)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001designoperationalmandatoryStandardized IBC Manufacturing and Testing RequirementotherUN standardized IBCs must be designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with the requirements of CAN/CGSB-43.146.Applies to UN standardized IBCs.high
#Q002monitoringoperationalmandatoryIBC Transport Testing ConditionotherAll IBCs must be tested as intended for transport.high
#Q003administrativeoperationalmandatoryTesting Facility Compliance VerificationotherTransport Canada does not require third-party certification for test facilities, though you must ensure whoever is conducting the testing is doing so in accordance with the requirements of the CAN/CGSB-43.146 and that results do not vary should a different test facility be used.Applies when selecting a test facility for IBC design performance testing.high
#Q004reportingreportingmandatoryIBC Test Report RequirementsotherYou must ensure the report includes a description of the equipment used for testing the IBC and a description of the method used for each test.high
#Q005administrativeoperationalmandatoryMobile IBC Lift Marking Restrictionotherthe marking “Mobile IBC – Do not lift when filled or partially filled with product” must be durably applied adjacent to the UN marking for Mobile IBCs designed with lifting lugs or other top lifting devices for which a representative prototype has not been successfully top lift testedFor Mobile IBCs designed with lifting lugs or other top lifting devices without a successful top lift prototype test.high
#Q006designoperationalmandatoryMobile IBC Vehicle Stability Designotherthe IBC design must ensure vehicle stability if the IBC is to be transported partially filledIf the IBC is to be transported partially filled.high
#Q007designoperationalmandatoryMobile IBC Opening Placementotherunless they meet the requirements for openings in the liquid space, the openings in the IBC must be located in the vapour spaceUnless the IBC meets the requirements for liquid space openings.high
#Q008monitoringoperationalmandatoryMobile IBC Rollover Test Requirementothera rollover test must be conducted in addition to the other required performance testsApplies to UN standardized mobile IBCs.high
#Q009prohibitionoperationalmandatoryMobile IBC Maximum Capacity Limitotherthe IBC must not be loaded in excess of 95% of its capacityApplies to UN standardized mobile IBCs.high
#Q010operationaloperationalmandatoryIBC Selection Standards ComplianceotherPart II of the CAN/CGSB-43.146 standard must be followed for the selection and use of IBC's for transport of dangerous goods.high
#Q011operationaloperationalmandatoryConsignor Knowledge of UN IBC MarkingotherTo facilitate selection, the consignor must be familiar with the UN IBC marking.high
#Q012operationaloperationalmandatoryPacking Instructions Complianceotherthe requirements specified in the Packing Instructions in Annex B of CAN/CGSB-43.146 must be complied withhigh
#Q013operationaloperationalmandatoryPacking Group Testing Verificationotherthe IBC must have been tested for the packing group of the dangerous goods to be transportedhigh
#Q014prohibitionoperationalmandatoryDangerous Goods Quantity Prohibitionotherthe quantity of dangerous goods must not exceed the capacity, maximum permissible gross mass or maximum permissible load marked on the IBChigh
#Q015operationaloperationalmandatoryFilling and Closing Methodotherthe IBC must be filled and closed in the same manner in which it was testedhigh
#Q016designoperationalmandatoryIBC Material Compatibilityotherthe IBC must be constructed of a material compatible with the dangerous goodhigh
#Q017prohibitionoperationalmandatoryGasoline Transport Capacity Prohibitionothera UN standardized mobile IBC cannot exceed 3000L for the transport of gasolineApplies when transporting gasoline.high
#Q018monitoringoperationalmandatoryPeriodic Leak Test and Inspection ExecutionotherUN standardized IBCs of any capacity used for liquid dangerous goods and for solid filled or discharged under pressure (IBC code 21 and 31) must be leak tested and inspected in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex C of CAN/CGSB-43.146Applies to UN standardized IBCs of any capacity used for liquid dangerous goods and for solid filled or discharged under pressure (IBC code 21 and 31).high
#Q019administrativeoperationalmandatoryLeak Test Facility Registration RequirementotherThe leak test and inspection must be conducted by a facility registered with Transport Canada.high
#Q020operationaloperationalmandatoryLeak Test Requirement Before Dangerous Good ReassignmentotherShould you wish to use your IBC for another dangerous good, one not meeting the requirements of 1.33, then it would first have to be leak tested and inspected in accordance with Annex C of the CAN/CGSB-43.146 Standard.If reassigning an exempted IBC (such as a 450L max mobile diesel IBC) to another dangerous good not meeting exemption 1.33.high
#Q021administrativeoperationalmandatoryRegistration Application SubmissionotherTo register, the applicant must submit a completed application form.Applies when registering a design, a manufacturing facility, or a leak test and inspection facility.high
#Q022administrativeoperationalmandatoryRegistration Renewal RequirementotherOnce issued, the Certificate of Registration is valid for five years, after which the facility must apply for renewal.After the initial five-year validity period of the Certificate of Registration.high
#Q023administrativeoperationalmandatoryAmendment, Renewal, or Cancellation Form SubmissionotherTo amend, renew or cancel a registration (including adding, changing or deleting a design) the applicant must submit a completed application form.When amending, renewing or cancelling a registration.high
#Q024administrativeoperationalmandatoryQuality Management System ISO 9001 ConformanceotherUN IBC manufacturers must have and maintain a quality management system which conforms to ISO 9001 and must be registered with a quality system registrar accredited or recognized by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), or a foreign quality assurance system registrar recognized by the SCC.Applies to UN IBC manufacturers.high
#Q025administrativeoperationalmandatoryRemanufacturer QMS Standard AdherenceotherRemanufacturers performing only cross-bottling activities are not required to register their quality management system with a quality system registrar however they must adhere to one which meets all the requirements of CAN/CGSB-43.146.Applies to remanufacturers performing only cross-bottling activities.high
#Q026operationaloperationalmandatoryConsignor Selection ResponsibilityotherIt is the consignor's responsibility to select the appropriate IBC for their dangerous goods consignment.high
#Q027operationaloperationalmandatoryIBC Code 21 and 31 Selection VerificationotherIBCs of code 21 and 31 must have been leak tested and inspected as prescribed within the specified period (please refer to subsection 12.6 of CAN/CGSB-43.146)Applicable when selecting IBCs of code 21 or 31 for transport.high
#Q028operationaloperationalmandatoryPlastic and Composite IBC Period of Useotherfor Rigid Plastic or Composite IBCs (31H or 31HZ), the IBC is within its prescribed period of useApplicable when selecting rigid plastic or composite IBCs (31H or 31HZ).high
#Q029prohibitionoperationalmandatoryLarge Mobile IBC Class 3 PG III Restrictionothera UN standardized mobile IBC with a capacity more than 3000L but not exceeding 5000L can be used to transport flammable liquid (class 3) dangerous goods packing group III only.Applies to UN standardized mobile IBCs with capacity between 3000L and 5000L.high
#Q030monitoringoperationalmandatoryStandard IBC Inspection FrequencyotherUN standardized IBCs must be leak tested and inspected every 30 monthsStandard UN IBCs (not mobile or lightweight).high
#Q031monitoringoperationalmandatoryMobile IBC Inspection FrequencyotherUN standardized Mobile IBCs must be leak tested and inspected every 60 monthsSpecifically for UN standardized Mobile IBCs.high
#Q032monitoringoperationalmandatoryLightweight IBC Inspection Frequencyotherlightweight IBCs must be leak tested and inspected before each useSpecifically for lightweight IBCs.high

P Quantitative Requirements (10)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Limit Type Limit Value Context Conditions Confidence
#P001operationaloperationalmandatoryIBC loading limitotherMAC<= 95 %the IBC must not be loaded in excess of 95% of its capacityUN standardized mobile IBCshigh
#P002designoperationalmandatoryMobile IBC capacity for flammable liquid (class 3) packing group IIIotherrequirement<= 5000 La UN standardized mobile IBC with a capacity more than 3000L but not exceeding 5000L can be used to transport flammable liquid (class 3) dangerous goods packing group III only.Transporting flammable liquid (class 3) dangerous goods packing group IIIhigh
#P003designoperationalmandatoryMobile IBC capacity for gasolineotherMAC<= 3000 La UN standardized mobile IBC cannot exceed 3000L for the transport of gasolineTransport of gasolinehigh
#P004operationaloperationalguidanceMobile IBC capacity exemption for leak testotherrequirement<= 450 Lmobile IBC with a maximum capacity of 450L that is used solely for transporting diesel does not need to be leak tested and inspectedUsed solely for transporting dieselhigh
#P005operationaloperationalmandatoryStandard IBC leak test and inspection intervalotherrequirement30 monthsUN standardized IBCs must be leak tested and inspected every 30 monthsAny capacity used for liquid dangerous goods or solids under pressure (Code 21 and 31)high
#P006operationaloperationalmandatoryMobile IBC leak test and inspection intervalotherrequirement60 monthsUN standardized Mobile IBCs must be leak tested and inspected every 60 monthshigh
#P007operationalreportingmandatoryCertificate of Registration validity periodotherrequirement5 yearsOnce issued, the Certificate of Registration is valid for five years, after which the facility must apply for renewal.high
#P008designoperationalmandatoryLegacy mobile refueling tank manufacturing date limitotherrequirement< 2003-01-01 datea ULC/ORD-C142.13 standardized mobile refueling tank instead of a UN standardized mobile IBC if the tank was manufactured before January 1, 2003Must meet requirements of clause 12.5.3 of CAN/CGSB-43.146high
#P009designoperationalmandatoryMobile IBC capacity range for flammable liquid (class 3) packing group IIIotherrequirement> 3000 and <= 5000 La UN standardized mobile IBC with a capacity more than 3000L but not exceeding 5000L can be used to transport flammable liquid (class 3) dangerous goods packing group III only.Transporting flammable liquid (class 3) dangerous goods packing group IIIhigh
#P010operationaloperationalmandatoryLightweight IBC leak test frequencyotherrequirement1 test per uselightweight IBCs must be leak tested and inspected before each uselightweight IBCshigh

D Definitions (12)

Req ID Category Name Context Confidence
#D001IBCsIntermediate Bulk Containershigh
#D002UN standardized mobile IBCsUN standardized mobile IBCs are UN standardized IBCs used to transport the dangerous goods stated in Section 12.2 e) 2) of the CAN/CGSB-43.146 standard and are intended to be secured to a means of transport in accordance with the manufacturer's notice to user, and filled, partially emptied and emptied while on a means of transport.high
#D003MPUMobile Process Unithigh
#D004TDGRTransportation of Dangerous Goods Regulationshigh
#D005SCCStandards Council of Canadahigh
#D006Xacceptable for Packing Groups I, II and III dangerous goodshigh
#D007Yacceptable for Packing Groups II and III dangerous goods onlyhigh
#D008Zacceptable for Packing Group III dangerous goods onlyhigh
#D009Rmarking for an IBC that has been successfully leak tested and inspected in accordance with Annex C of CAN/CGSB-43.146high
#D01031HA1represents a composite IBC for liquids with a rigid plastic inner receptacle and steel outer casinghigh
#D011portable refueling tanksCommonly referred to name for UN standardized mobile IBCshigh
#D012slip tanksCommonly referred to name for UN standardized mobile IBCshigh