SIST EN ISO 16467:2003

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 16467:2003
01-december-2003
Embalaža – Transportna embalaža za nevarne snovi – Preskusne metode za
vsebnike IBC (ISO 16467:2003)
Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Test methods for IBCs (ISO
16467:2003)
Verpackung - Verpackungen für die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter - Prüfverfahren für
IBC (ISO 16467:2003)
Emballage - Emballages d'expédition de marchandises dangereuses - Méthodes d'essai
pour Grands Récipients en Vrac (GRV) (ISO 16467:2003)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 16467:2003
ICS:
13.300 Varstvo pred nevarnimi Protection against dangerous
izdelki goods
55.180.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
distribucijo blaga s prevozom freight distribution of goods
SIST EN ISO 16467:2003 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN ISO 16467:2003
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 16467
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2003
ICS 13.300; 55.180.10
English version
Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Test
methods for IBCs (ISO 16467:2003)
Emballage - Emballages d'expédition de marchandises Verpackung - Verpackungen für die Beförderung
dangereuses - Méthodes d'essai pour Grands Récipients gefährlicher Güter - Prüfverfahren für IBC (ISO
en Vrac (GRV) (ISO 16467:2003) 16467:2003)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 May 2003.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United
Kingdom.
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© 2003 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 16467:2003 E
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Contents
Page
Foreword.3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions.5
4 Test requirements.7
5 Selection and preparation of test IBCs.11
6 Facilities for testing .14
7 Testing procedures.15
Annex A (informative) Guidance on liquids and solids .23
Annex B (normative) Test report.24
Annex C (normative) IBC Specifications .26
Annex D (informative) Selective testing and variations from a tested design type.31
Annex E (informative) Top lift test for FIBCs using specialized apparatus.33
Bibliography .35
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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 16467:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261, "Packaging", the
secretariat of which is held by AFNOR in collaboration with Technical Committee ISO/TC 122 "Packaging".
This European Standard EN ISO 16467:2003 shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication
of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2004, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2004.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association, and supports the objectives of the framework Directives on Transport of Dangerous
Goods.
This European Standard has been submitted for reference into the RID and/or in the technical annexes of the ADR.
Therefore in this context the standards listed in the normative references and covering basic requirements of the
RID/ADR not addressed within the present standard are normative only when the standards themselves are
referred to in the RID and/or in the technical annexes of the ADR.
Annexes A, D and E are informative. Annexes B and C are normative.
This document includes a Bibliography.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This Standard was developed to provide requirements and test procedures to meet the multi-modal United Nations
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods [1] and successful passing of the tests can lead to the
allocation of an appropriate UN IBC mark. The UN Recommendations have been developed by the United Nations
Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods as a model regulation (referred to in this document as
the UN Recommendations) in the light of technical progress, the advent of new substances and materials, the
exigencies of modern transport systems and, above all, the need to ensure the safety of people, property and the
environment. Amongst other aspects, the UN Recommendations cover principles of classification and definition of
classes, listing of the principal dangerous goods, general packing requirements, testing procedures, marking,
labelling or placarding, and shipping documents. There are in addition special recommendations related to
particular classes of goods.
The UN Recommendations are given legal entity by the provisions of a series of international modal agreements
and national legislation for the transport of dangerous goods. The international agreements include:
The European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) (covering
most of Europe). [2]
Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID) (covering most of Europe,
parts of North Africa and the Middle East). [3]
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (worldwide). [4]
The International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by
Air (ICAO TIs)(worldwide). [5]
The application of this Standard will need to take account of the requirements of these international agreements
and the relevant national regulations for domestic transport of dangerous goods.
It is important to note that there will be certain modal differences from the UN Recommendations and that the
schedule for revision of the Recommendations and modal provisions may lead to temporary inconsistencies with
this Standard, which is regularly updated to the latest version of the UN Recommendations.
It is noted that success in the tests and the allocation of an official UN mark do not on their own authorize the use
of an IBC for any dangerous goods. There are other regulatory provisions that have to be taken into account in
each instance.
This European Standard is based on Revision 12 of the UN Recommendations.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the design type test requirements for Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) as
described in 3.2 of this standard and intended for use in the transport of dangerous goods.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including amendments).
ISO 6789, Assembly tools for screws and nuts — Hand torque tools — Requirements and test methods for design
conformance testing, quality conformance testing and recalibration procedure
EN ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories (ISO/IEC
17025:1999).
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
competent authority
any national regulatory body or authority designated or otherwise recognized as such for any purpose in
connection with the regulations specified in the Bibliography.
3.2
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
rigid or flexible portable packagings, other than those specified in Chapter 6.1 of the UN Recommendations, that:
have a capacity of:
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i) not more than 3,0 m (3,000 l) for solids and liquids of Packing Groups II and III;
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ii) not more than 1,5 m for solids of Packing Group I when packed in flexible, rigid plastics, composite,
fibreboard and wooden IBCs;
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iii) not more than 3,0 m for solids of Packing Group I when packed in metal IBCs.
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iv) not more than 3,0 m for radioactive material of class 7
are designed for mechanical handling;
are resistant to the stresses produced in handling and transport, as determined by tests.
3.3
IBC design type
IBC of one design, size, material and thickness, manner of construction and means of filling and discharging,
including various surface treatments, together with IBCs which differ from the design type only in their lesser
external dimensions
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NOTE 1 Attention is drawn to the fact that, when the IBC design type has a maximum capacity greater than 450 l and IBCs
of that type with lesser dimensions bring the capacity below 450 l, additional tests can be necessary.
NOTE 2 For flexible IBCs the design type is specified by the grammage per square metre not by the thickness.
3.4
liquids
o
dangerous goods which at 50 C have a vapour pressure of not more than 300 kPa (3 bar), which are not
o
completely gaseous at 20 C and at a pressure of 101,3 kPa, and which have a melting point or initial melting point
o
of 20 C or less at a pressure of 101,3 kPa
NOTE An expansion of this definition can be found in annex A
3.5
solids
dangerous goods, other than gases, that do not meet the definition of liquids
3.6
capacities
3.6.1
brimful (overflow, maximum) capacity
maximum volume of water in litres held by the IBC when filled through the designed filling orifice to the point of
overflowing in its normal position of filling
3.6.2
nominal capacity
capacity in litres which, by convention is used to represent a class of packagings of similar brimful capacities
3.7
packing groups
group to which substances of most classes of dangerous goods are assigned according to the degree of danger
presented:
Packing Group I Packing Group II Packing Group III
high danger medium danger low danger
NOTE The severity of an IBC test (e.g. the drop height) varies with the packing group of the substance.
3.8
types of IBCs
NOTE Further definitions are found in UN 6.5.1.3:
3.8.1
Rigid IBCs (RIBCs)
metal, rigid plastics, composite, fibreboard and wooden IBCs
3.8.2
Flexible IBCs (FIBCs)
paper, plastics and textile IBCs
3.9
maximum net mass
maximum mass of contents in one IBC expressed in kilograms
3.10
maximum permissible gross mass (for all RIBCs)
mass of the IBC and any service or structural equipment together with the maximum net mass
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3.11
filling
3.11.1
under pressure
filling under a pressure of more than 10 kPa (0,1 bar)
3.11.2
under gravity
filling under gravity alone or a pressure of not more than 10 kPa (0,1 bar)
3.12
discharging
3.12.1
under pressure
discharging under a pressure of more than 10 kPa (0,1 bar)
3.12.2
under gravity
discharging under gravity alone or a pressure of not more than 10 kPa (0,1 bar)
4 Test requirements
4.1 Test and sequence requirements
4.1.1 Table 1 sets out the test requirements for IBCs
NOTE 1 The tests required in Table 1 correspond to the applicability provisions of the UN Recommendations but not
necessarily to the tabulation therein.
NOTE 2 Successful design type tests as described in this standard normally lead to the allocation of a UN IBC mark by the
competent authority. It is a requirement of the regulations listed in the Biliography that, before the IBC is used for dangerous
goods, tests are carried out successfully on each IBC design type (see 3.3). It is also a requirement of those regulations that the
tests are successfully repeated after any modification that alters the IBC design type, however the Competent Authority can
waive testing. Some examples of where testing may be waived are given in annex D.
NOTE 3 Where an inner treatment or coating is applied for safety reasons it should retain its protective properties even after
the tests.
NOTE 4 A design type not designed for bottom or top lifting does not meet the definition of an IBC [see 3.2] because, unless
otherwise approved by the competent authority, it is not considered to be suitable for mechanical handling.
4.1.2 One sample RIBC shall be tested in accordance with the relevant test sequence in Table 1 and shall meet
the applicable criteria in 4.2 to 4.7.
4.1.3 FIBCs shall be tested in accordance with Table 1 and shall meet the applicable criteria in 4.2 to 4.10. For
any one design type, the tests shall be carried out using a different sample for each test, or with a sample which
has passed one test being used for other tests.
NOTE 1 IBCs for solids, which are likely to become liquid during transport, should be tested as for liquids, RIBCs for solids
can also be tested for liquids, specifically leakproofness and / or hydraulic tests.
NOTE 2 IBCs being tested for solids which require phlegmatizing with a liquid for safe transport, such that there is free liquid
in the packaging, should be subjected to the appropriate tests for liquids with the test contents being a representative mixture of
solids and liquids.
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Table 1 — Design type tests required and sequential order
Metal IBCs Test required when contents are:
Sequential Requirement Testing Solids filled or Solids filled or
order clause clause discharged by discharged by
gravity pressure and
liquids
a) a)
Bottom lift 1 4.2 7.1 Yes Yes
b) b)
4.3 7.2
Top lift 2 Yes Yes
c) c)
Stacking 3 4.4 7.4 Yes Yes
Leakproofness 4 4.5 7.5 N/A Yes
Hydraulic pressure 5 4.6 7.6 N/A Yes
d) d)
f)
4.7 7.7
6 Yes Yes
Drop
Rigid plastics IBCs Test required when contents are:
Solids filled or Solids filled or
Sequential Requirement Testing
discharged by discharged by
order clause clause
gravity pressure and
liquids
a) a)
4.2 7.1
Bottom lift 1 Yes Yes
b) b)
Top lift 2 4.3 7.2 Yes Yes
c) c)
Stacking 3 4.4 7.4 Yes Yes
Leakproofness 4 4.5 7.5 N/A Yes
Hydraulic pressure 5 4.6 7.6 N/A Yes
f)
6 4.7 7.7 Yes Yes
Drop
Composite IBCs Test required when contents are:
Sequential Solids filled or Solids filled or
Requirement Testing
order discharged by discharged by
clause clause
gravity pressure and
liquids
a) a)
Bottom lift 1 4.2 7.1 Yes Yes
b) b)
Top lift 2 4.3 7.2 Yes Yes
c) c)
4.4 7.4
Stacking 3 Yes Yes
Leakproofness 4 4.5 7.5 N/A Yes
Hydraulic pressure 5 4.6 7.6 N/A Yes
f) d)
d)
Drop
6 4.7 7.7 Yes Yes
Test required when contents are:
Fibreboard and wooden IBCs
Sequential Requirement Testing Solids filled or
order clause clause discharged by
gravity
Bottom lift 1 4.2 7.1 Yes
b)
Top lift 2 4.3 7.2 Yes
c)
4.4 7.4
Stacking 3 Yes
f)
Drop
4.7 7.7
4 Yes
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Table 1 (Continued)
Flexible IBCs Test required when contents are:
Sequential Requirement Testing Solids filled or
order clause clause discharged by
gravity
a)d)
4.2 7.1 Yes
Bottom lift N/A
d)e)
Top lift N/A 4.3 7.3 Yes
c)d)
Stacking N/A 4.4 7.4 Yes
d)
f)
N/A 4.7 7.7 Yes
Drop
d)
Tear N/A 4.8 7.8 Yes
d)
4.9 7.9
Topple N/A Yes
d)
Righting N/A 4.10 7.10 Yes
a)
When IBCs are fitted with means of lifting from the base.
b)
When IBCs are designed to be lifted from the top.
c)

When IBCs are designed to be stacked on each other during transport.
d)
The test is required but another IBC of the same design may be used
e)For FIBCs designed to be lifted from the top or the side
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f)See 7.7.3 for additional drop tests for IBCs of 0,45m capacity or less
4.2 Criteria for passing the bottom lift test
When tested in accordance with 7.1 there shall be no permanent deformation which renders the IBC, including the
base pallet, if any, unsafe for transport and no loss of contents.
4.3 Criteria for passing the top lift test
4.3.1 When tested in accordance with 7.2 there shall be no permanent deformation which renders the RIBC,
including the base pallet, if any, unsafe for transport and no loss of contents.
4.3.2 When tested in accordance with 7.3 there shall be no damage to the FIBC or its lifting devices which
renders the FIBC unsafe for transport or handling and no loss of contents.
4.4 Criteria for passing the stacking test
4.4.1 When tested in accordance with 7.4 there shall be no permanent deformation which renders the RIBC,
including the base pallet, if any, unsafe for transport and no loss of contents.
4.4.2 When tested in accordance with 7.4 there shall be no deterioration of the body which renders the FIBC
unsafe for transport and no loss of contents.
4.5 Criteria for passing the leakproofness test
When tested in accordance with 7.5 there shall be no leakage of air.
4.6 Criteria for passing the hydraulic pressure test(s)
When tested in accordance with 7.6 there shall be no leakage of liquid.
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When a pre-test at 65 kPa is required for metal IBCs there shall be neither permanent deformation which would
render the IBC unsafe for transport nor leakage of liquid.
For rigid plastics and composite IBCs when tested in accordance with 7.6 there shall be no permanent deformation
which would render the IBC unsafe for transport and no leakage.
4.7 Criteria for passing the drop test
4.7.1 For metal IBCs, when tested in accordance with 7.7 there shall be no loss of contents.
4.7.2 For rigid plastics, composite, fibreboard and wooden IBCs when tested in accordance with 7.7 there shall
be no loss of contents. A slight discharge from a closure upon impact shall not be considered to be a failure of the
IBC provided that no further leakage occurs.
4.7.3 For FIBCs when tested in accordance with 7.7 there shall be no loss of contents. A slight discharge, e.g.
from closures or stitch holes, upon impact shall not be considered to be a failure of the FIBC provided that no
further leakage occurs after the FIBC has been lifted clear of the ground.
4.8 Criteria for passing the tear test
Following the test, which shall be carried out in accordance with 7.8, the original 100 mm long cut shall not have
extended by more than 25 % of its original length.
4.9 Criteria for passing the topple test
When tested in accordance with 7.9, there shall be no loss of contents. A slight discharge, e.g. from closures or
stitch holes, upon impact shall not be considered to be a failure of the FIBC provided that no further leakage
occurs.
4.10 Criteria for passing the righting test
When tested in accordance with 7.10 there shall be no damage to the FIBC or its lifting devices which renders the
FIBC unsafe for transport or handling.
4.11 Equivalent testing
The test methods described in this standard shall be considered to be the reference test methods. Alternative
methods may be used provided that:
their equivalence to the reference test method can be demonstrated;
their use is recorded in the test report;
prior approval is obtained from the competent authority.
4.12 Test report
All IBCs tested for conformity with this standard shall be the subject of a test report and specification check
prepared in accordance with annexes B and C. It shall be possible to specifically identify the IBC relative to each
test report, either by the retention of uniquely referenced IBCs or by inclusion of sufficient photographs and/or
drawings with unique references to enable identification of the IBC and all its components.
NOTE 1 Each test report should be available to the users of the IBC.
NOTE 2 Retention and/or disposal procedures for test IBCs can be established by the competent authority.
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5 Selection and preparation of test IBCs
5.1 Selection of IBCs
Sufficient IBCs per design type shall be submitted for testing in accordance with Table 1 and shall be:
a) marked with a test reference which shall also be entered on the test record and later used in the test report;
b) individually weighed to establish the tare or filled mass.
NOTE 1 The form of such weighing can be varied to correspond with whether the IBCs have been supplied full or empty to
the test station. Where the tare masses of individual IBCs are recorded it is recommended to record only a typical filled mass (or
vice-versa).
c) examined for damage which might invalidate the tests, in which event the IBC shall be replaced.
NOTE 2 Under some circumstances it can be desirable to have a range of IBCs tested, for example:
— in a number of different sizes but of the same construction;
— with a variety of closures;
— for use with a range of solid contents.
In such situations it may not be necessary to carry out testing for every possible permutation. This selective testing procedure is
recognized but only after agreement with the competent authority who will advise on options available. Guidelines are set out in
annex D.
5.2 Information to be provided with IBCs
5.2.1 General
Each IBC type shall be accompanied by specification(s) for that design type containing the information set out in
annex C and by the additional information in 5.2.2 to 5.2.6 as relevant.
5.2.2 Water and other non-dangerous substances as test contents
Where the tests are to be carried out using water or other non-dangerous substances a statement of the packing
group for which the IBC is to be tested together with data enabling appropriate selection of inert test contents and
levels shall be provided. For liquids such data shall include the required maximum relative density for the tests
together with data on, for instance, the internal pressure test required. For solids such data shall include mass,
grain size and any other relevant characteristic, for example, bulk density, angle of repose etc., to clearly show
equivalence of physical characteristics.
5.2.3 The dangerous substance as test contents
Where the tests are to be carried out using the dangerous substance(s) to be transported, a statement of their
packing group and their physical characteristics shall be provided. Liquids shall be defined by their relative density
together with viscosity and the method of determination. Solids shall be defined by their mass and grain size and
any other relevant characteristic, for example, bulk density, angle of repose, etc. to ensure physical characteristics
are sufficiently identified and included. This data shall be recorded in the test report (see annex B).
NOTE Where tests are carried out using the actual substance to be transported then the test report is applicable for other
substances having the same or equivalent characteristics.
5.2.4 Vapour pressure
For liquids, the vapour pressure of the substance to be carried or the hydraulic pressure to be achieved during the
tests shall be stated.
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5.2.5 Special instructions
Any special filling or closing instructions including, where relevant, for example the closure torque shall be
provided.
5.2.6 Handling characteristics
Each IBC design type shall be accompanied by a statement of its mechanical handling characteristics. This shall
relate to bottom lift, top lift or both as applicable.
EXAMPLE A composite IBC with a pallet base has an outer casing with each side formed from metal mesh within a metal
frame. Where the mesh is complete the IBC is unlikely to be lifted from the top and the accompanying statement covers bottom
lifting only. Where, however, the mesh is cut away in places under the upper frame members for convenience in lifting from the
top, it is appropriate for a top lift characteristic to be included in the statement unless otherwise explained.
5.3 Selection of test contents and filling of IBCs prior to testing
5.3.1 General
NOTE Further specific requirements for preparation are given in clause 7.
5.3.1.1 RIBCs
For the bottom and top lift tests, IBCs shall be prepared as set out in 7.1 and 7.2
For the stack test, IBCs shall be prepared as set out in 7.4.
For the hydraulic pressure and leakproofness tests, IBCs shall be prepared as set out in 7.5 and 7.6.
For the drop test, IBCs shall be filled in accordance with 5.3.3.1 for liquids, or 5.3.3.2 for solids.
IBCs for liquids, or those capable of containing them, shall have their capacity determined as in 5.3.3. Otherwise
the capacity shall be determined by other suitable means e.g. by calculation.
5.3.1.2 FIBCs
For the bottom and top lift tests, IBCs shall be prepared as set out in 7.1 and 7.3.
For the stack test, drop, tear, topple and righting tests IBCs shall be prepared as set out in 5.3.4.
5.3.2 Test contents
Where non-dangerous substances are to be used as test contents, they shall be selected to accord with the data in
5.2.2. Water or a water/anti-freeze mixture may be used to represent any liquid.
For solids, additives, such as bags of lead shot, may be used to adjust the mass if required, but if used they shall
be placed in such a manner that the test results are not affected. The test contents used shall be recorded in the
test report.
5.3.3 Filling
5.3.3.1 RIBCs to contain liquids – filling for the drop test
An RIBC intended to contain liquids, shall be filled for the drop test to not less than 98 % of the brimful capacity.The
brimful (overflow) capacity is determined by weighing the empty RIBC and then weighing the RIBC full, filling the
RIBC with water until the water just overflows and then fitting the closure. Any surplus water is mopped up. No
steps shall be taken, e.g. by tilting or tapping the RIBC, to enable water to penetrate into a hollow lifting feature or
other design feature above the closure.
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5.3.3.1.1 The following formula expresses the brimful capacity:
b = W – m
 d
where
b is the brimful capacity in litres (l);
d is density of water (=1) (in kg per litre)
W is the brimful mass in kilograms;
m is the empty mass in kilograms
5.3.3.1.2 The calculation of required volume of liquids for testing shall be:
b98
C =
100
where
C is the required volume of water in litres;
b is the brimful capacity in litres
5.3.3.2 RIBCs to contain solids – filling for the drop test
5.3.3.2.1 RIBCs intended to contain solids shall be filled to not less than 95 % of the brimful capacity. Where the
IBC is capable of containing liquids the capacity shall be determined as defined in 5.3.
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