IS 15875: Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for non-dangerous goods - Terminology

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IS 15875 (2009): Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for
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IS 15875: 2009
ISO 15867: 2003
Indian Standard
INTER~jiEDIATFRULK CONTAINFRS (IBCs) FOR
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS - TERMINOLOGY
-I Scope
'fIw~ European Standard defines basic terminology for all forms of IBCs mtended to transport non-danqsrous
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2 Terms and definitions
Fur the ourposcs ofthis EuropeanStandard. the terms ann definitionsfollowingapply
2.1
intermediate bulk container(ISC)
pnrpar! packaglTlg ~ieslgned to'
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a) have acapacityof 3 m 13000 )or less.
b) benandlE:'d mecharucallywithor wnnoutIntegral01detachabledevces:
c) containliquids.pastes or solids (lor Instancepowdersor qranules):
,J) be resistanttothe stressesImparted dunnq handling and transportasdeterminedby tests.
NOTE 1 A lower size urnit IS not spccurod but an IBC of less than 0,25 m3 (250I) IS atvpical and may require specral
consrderation 1'1relationto appropriateperformance tests
tJ0TE2 IBCs may be desrqned lor single-trip or multi-trip use They may be desrqnsd to Iotd-cowr, or be dismantled
when empty. Theymay be fitted With aninnerliner
iJr_ITE3 Sorn» P.:l'-~~\';)IflY~ dIe Identical v/llh IBCsbutareLiser] tocontainartrclesorotherpackagesanddonottherefore
come underthe dehrunon of an IBG
2.2
metal intermediate bulk container
IBC havmq the body made of a metal such as steel or aluminium. designed to be in contact with the contents
(eitherdirectlyorthrough an innerliner), and self-supporting when empty.
2.3
flexible intermediate bulk container(FISC)
IBe haVing the body made of a flexible matenal such as woven fabric. plastics film or paper. designed to be in
contact With the contents (eitherdirectly orthroughan inner liner),and collapsible whenempty.
2.4
rigid plastics intermediate bulk conlainer
IBC having the body made of plastics. desiqnec to be In contact Withthe contents (either directly or through an

inner liner). rtqrd In that it IS self-supporting when empty or filled. and With the stresses of distribution (e.g. stack
lcadmq) taken entirelyor mainly by thatbody.
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2.5
composite intermediate bull, container
IBCcomprisingstructural eqUipmentinthe form of a rigid outer casing designed to jake the stresses of distribution
and enclosing an inner plastics receptacle designed tobe incontact with the contents (either directly orthrough an
inner liner). The IBC is designed so that. once assembled, the outer casing and inner receptacle form, and are
used, as an integrated single unit for filling, storage, transport and discharge. The inner body may be rigid,
semi-rigidorflexible butisnot designed todirectlytake the stresses ofdistribution.
2.6
fibreboard intermediatebulkcontainer
IBC having the body made of fibreboard designed to be in contact with the contents (either directly or through an
inner liner),andself-supportingwhenempty orfilled.
2.7
wooden intermediatebulkcontainer
IBChavingthe body made of sawntimber or wood panels such as plywood or reconstituted wood, designed to be
incontactwiththecontents(eitherdirectlyorthrough an innerliner). andself-supporting when emptyorfiHed.
2.8
innerliner
liner foranIBCcomprisinga separatetubeorbag inserted inthebodybut notforming part ofitanddesigned tobe
incontact withthecontents.
2.9
innercoating
coatingfortheinnersuriace ofanIBCdesigned tobe incontact directlyWith thecontents
EXAMPLE The inner surfaceof a mild steel IBe is provided with an inner coatingin the form of one or morelayers of
paint. Thisinnercoatingmaybedesignedtoprotectthemildsteelfrominteractionswiththecontents, orviceversa,orboth.

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Transport Packagesana PackagmgCOdesSectionalCornrruttee,TFfl 24
NATIONALFOREWORD
This Indian Standard which is Identical to ISO 15867 : 2003 'Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for
non-dangerousgoods - Terminology'IssuedbytheInternationalOrganizationtorStandarrnzation (ISO)WBS
adoptedbythe BureauofIndianStandardsonthe recommendationoftheTransportPackagesand Packaging
CodesSectionalCommntee and approvalofthe Transport Engineering DivisionCouncil..
The object of this standard is to define the various terms used in the classification and charactensncs of
intermediate bulkcontainers.
IntermediateBUlk Containers (IBCs)cornpnseafamilyoflarge packaqinqs whichare intermediatebetween
thosedescribed in (a) and the'tanks'described InIb) below
a) Transport packagingssuchasdrums and sacks (bags)are generally manufactured withinanupper
size limitirrespective ofthe form ofthe contents.Suchupper size limits aregenerally not specified
for non-dangerous contents thoughtheyare fordangerousgoods.drumsforexampleare limitedto
acapacity of 450 Iitres and toa mass ofcontents of400 kg; and
b) Formsof'tank'include road tank vehicles (forexample formotorspint)and railtankwagons.They
also include portable tanks which may, forInstance,be Similar to the containment vesselof a road
tankvehiclebutfitted withliftingdevices.'Tanks'are normallyregarded asitems oftransportequipment
ratherthan aspackayings andtheirusemaybedescribed as transportinbulk.Insomecircumstances
however.such as in the marine mode.theterm'bulk transport may be restricted to tank ships.
Todefine an IBC.it is necessary to takeaccountof size.the capability formechanical handling,the nature
of thecontentsand themethodologyfor assessingperformance.
Theterm lnterrnediateBulkContainers (lBCs) oriqmated Inthe Englishlanguagetodenoteaspecific family
ot containers.!tisoften translated intoother languages as anon-specifictorm.Insuch Instances reference
maybe madeio this standard forRdenrution.
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