EN ISO 20848-2:2008

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Packaging - Plastics drums - Part 2: Non-removable head (tight head) drums with a
nominal capacity of 208,2 l and 220 l (ISO 20848-2:2006)
Verpackung - Kunststofffässer - Teil 2: Spundfässer mit einem Nennvolumen von 208,2 l
und 220 l (ISO 20848-2:2006)
Emballages - Futs en matiere plastique - Partie 2: Futs a ouverture non amovible
(ouverture partielle) d'une capacité nominale de 208,2 l et 220 l (ISO 20848-2:2006)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 20848-2:2008
ICS:
55.140 6RGL.RYLQVNLVRGL5RþNH Barrels. Drums. Canisters
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 20848-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2008
ICS 55.140
English Version
Packaging - Plastics drums - Part 2: Non-removable head (tight
head) drums with a nominal capacity of 208,2 l and 220 l (ISO
20848-2:2006)
Emballages - Fûts en matière plastique - Partie 2: Fûts à Verpackung - Kunststofffässer - Teil 2: Spundfässer mit
ouverture non amovible (ouverture partielle) d'une capacité einem Nennvolumen von 208,2 l und 220 l (ISO 20848-
nominale de 208,2 l et 220 l (ISO 20848-2:2006) 2:2006)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 May 2008.
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Contents Page
Foreword.3

Foreword
The text of ISO 20848-2:2006 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122 “Packaging” of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 20848-2:2008 by
Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2008, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by December 2008.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 20848-2:2006 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 20848-2:2008 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 20848-2
First edition
2006-09-15
Packaging — Plastics drums —
Part 2:
Non-removable head (tight head)
drums with a nominal capacity
of 208,2 l and 220 l
Emballages — Fûts en matière plastique —
Partie 2: Fûts à ouverture non amovible (ouverture partielle)
d'une capacité nominale de 208,2 l et 220 l

Reference number
ISO 20848-2:2006(E)
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ISO 20848-2:2006(E)
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ISO 20848-2:2006(E)
Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions. 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Dimensions. 2
4.2 Drum mass . 3
4.3 Material identification symbol . 3
4.4 Closures. 4
4.5 Materials . 4
4.6 Handling. 4
4.7 Stacking . 4
4.8 Draining . 5
4.9 Finish. 5
5 Designation . 5
Annex A (normative) Capacity measurement method for non-removable head (tight head)
plastics drums. 6
Annex B (normative) Draining test method for non-removable head (tight head) plastics drums . 8
Annex C (normative) International material code symbols . 10
Bibliography . 12

ISO 20848-2:2006(E)
Foreword
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ISO 20848-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, Packaging.
ISO 20848 consists of the following parts, under the general title Packaging — Plastics drums:
⎯ Part 1: Removable head (open head) drums with a nominal capacity of 113,6 l to 220 l
⎯ Part 2: Non-removable head (tight head) drums with a nominal capacity of 208,2 l and 220 l
⎯ Part 3: Plug/bung closure systems for plastics drums with a nominal capacity of 113,6 l to 220 l
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ISO 20848-2:2006(E)
Introduction
Throughout the world, a large number of plastics drum types with different dimensions and characteristics are
being used. The differences in location of the minimum filling opening and outer dimensions result in
differences in filling, handling and transportation.
ISO 20848 specifies the characteristics and dimensions of plastics drums which are of importance for the
worldwide safe handling and transport of substances and for the continued reuse of the drums during their life
cycle. Detailed performance requirements and the related test methods are not included as they depend upon
the specific application.
Where the drums are intended to be used for the transport of dangerous goods, attention is drawn to the
regulatory requirements which govern the transport of those goods in the countries concerned, including
capseals/overseals fitted in accordance with the certificate. Depending upon the mode of transport, this
means meeting the requirements of:
⎯ UN (United Nations) — Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods,
⎯ ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) — Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Air,
⎯ IMO (International Maritime Organization) — International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
This involves the certification and mark
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