IS 6312 : 1994 Polyethylene Containers for the Transport of Materials - Specification

UDC 621.798.1 : 678.742.2                                     PCD21

Reaffirmed 2020

1 Scope

This standard applies to polyethylene containers having nominal capacities in the range 5-220 litres for the transporl of materials by sea, road, rail or air. It applies to both free-standing containers and composite parts incorporating protective outers, but does not include requirements for protective outers or their method of construction.

2 Normative References

IS 460 : 1962 Specification for test sieves

IS 2530 : 1963 Methods of test for polyethylene moulding materials and polyethylene compounds

IS 4905 : 1968 Methods for random sampling

IS 7328 : 1992 High density polyethylene materials for moulding and extrusion

IS 7551 : 1975 Method of test for compatibility of plastic containers

IS 10146 : 1982 Polyethylene for its safe use in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water