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Requirements for specific types of packagings
  • HMR define requirements for bulk, non-bulk, and empty packagings.

Specific types of packagings have different requirements for hazardous materials transportation. Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) define the terms and requirements for:

  • Bulk packagings,
  • Non-bulk packagings, and
  • Empty packagings.

Common types of bulk packagings include cargo tanks, portable tanks, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and tank cars.

Common types of non-bulk packagings include boxes, drums, barrels, jerricans, pails, bags, composite packagings, and cylinders.

The regulations include maximum capacity, maximum net mass, and water capacity. Empty packaging must conform to certain provisions or be subject to other requirements of the HMR.

Specific types of packagings have different requirements for hazardous materials transportation. Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) define the terms and requirements for:

  • Bulk packagings,
  • Non-bulk packagings, and
  • Empty packagings.

Common types of bulk packagings include cargo tanks, portable tanks, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and tank cars.

Common types of non-bulk packagings include boxes, drums, barrels, jerricans, pails, bags, composite packagings, and cylinders.

The regulations include maximum capacity, maximum net mass, and water capacity. Empty packaging must conform to certain provisions or be subject to other requirements of the HMR.