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UN Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)

CAN/CGSB-43.146

Information on CAN/CGSB-43.146 (the national standard on "Design, Manufacture and Use of Intermediate Bulk Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods").

IBC Code

The IBC Code table outlines the sequence of numbers and letters used to describe a UN IBC.

FAQ on UN IBCs

The FAQ on UN IBCs includes questions on the design and construction requirements, selection and use requirements, Transport Canada design registration program, and Transport Canada leak test and inspection registration program.

UN Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) vendors

This list of IBC vendors is provided for convenience only.  IBC vendors are not required to be registered nor approved by Transport Canada unless they also perform functions such as manufacturing, assembly or retesting for which registration is a requirement.  This list is not exhaustive and does not imply any endorsement by Transport Canada.  If you are a vendor of IBCs and wish to be included on this list, or if you find inaccuracies in the list, please contact us.

IBCs requalifiers (periodic leak test and inspection)

Search the TDG database of facilities registered to leak test and inspect IBCS in accordance with the requirements of CAN/CGSB-43.146.

Date modified:
2009-10-28