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FAQ on Type 1C Containers

What is a Type 1C packaging?

What are the requirements for a Type 1C packaging?

How do I register a Type 1C packaging?

How do I identify a Type 1C packaging?

Where can I get a Type 1C packaging?

Where can I obtain more information?

What is a Type 1C container?

A Type 1C container is a standardized means of containment that may be used for transport of certain infectious substances in Class 6.2 intended for disposal, as prescribed in section 5.16 of the TDG Regulations. 

What are the basic characteristics of a Type 1C container?

A Type 1C container may consist of:

a UN11G intermediate bulk container tested to a Packing Group I or II performance level;

a UN1G fibre drum with a leak-tight liner tested to a Packing Group I or II performance level;

a plastic film bag in a leak-tight, rigid, plastic outer packaging; or

a plastic film bag in a fibreboard box.

Please consult clause 6 of CAN/CGSB-43.125 for details on these and other Type 1C container options.

How do I register a Type 1C container?

A Type 1C container design does not need to be registered with Transport Canada.  However, if components of the Type 1C container are themselves UN standardized small means of containement (eg. a UN IBC or a UN fibreboard box), these must be in accordance with all applicable requirements, including registration.

How do I identify a Type 1C container?

There are no certification markings specifically prescribed for a Type 1C container.  If a component of a Type 1C container is a UN standardized means of containment (for example, a UN IBC or UN drum) that component will have a UN marking.   A Type 1C container will not have a UN marking if it is comprised of non-standardized means of containment (for example, a plastic bag in a rigid, leakproof, outer packaging).    In any event, any container used to transport infectious substances in Class 6.2 must be marked with the dangerous goods safety marks as required in Part 4 of the TDG Regulations.

Where can I get Type 1C containers?

No specific authorization is required from Transport Canada to make Type 1C containers however the requirements in CAN/CGSB-43.125 in regard to Type 1C container characteristics must be satisfied.

Where can I obtain more information?

For more information on Type 1C packaging or any other matters pertaining to CAN/CGSB-43.125, please contact a means of containment specialist by fax at 613-993-5925 or by email at tdgcontainers-tmdcontenants@tc.gc.ca. Include the text "Small Means of Containment" in the subject line.

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CAN/CGSB-43.125

Information on CAN/CGSB-43.125 (the national standard on "Design and Manufacture of Packaging for the Transportation of Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens, Biological Products or (Bio) Medical Waste").

FAQ on Type 1A Containers

The FAQ on Type 1A Containers includes information on the requirements for Type 1A packaging and the Transport Canada Type 1A packaging design registration program.

FAQ on Type 1B Containers

The FAQ on Type 1B Containers includes information on the requirements for Type 1B packaging, Transport Canada registration, and the use of Type 1B packaging for the transport of infectious substances by air.

Date modified:
2009-11-10