IS 7408 : Part 2 : 2000 Blow Moulded Polyolefin Containers - Specification - Part 2 : Over 5 Litres, Up to and Including 60 Litres Capacity

ICS 55.120                                                   PCD 21

Reaffirmed 2020

1 Scope

1.1 This standard (Part 2) specifies tolerances on dimensions, performance requirements and methods of sampling and tests for free standing blow moulded containers, made from polyolefins, with capacities over 5 litres up to and including 60 litres and having an internal neck diameter not exceeding 75 mm. A recommended range of nominal capacities for stock containers for liquid products is included.

1.2 This standard does not cover containers specifically intended for products classified as dangerous goods.

2 References

IS 2798 : 1998 Methods of test for plastic containers

IS 4905 : 1968 Method for random sampling

IS 6312 : 1994 Polyethylene containers for the transport of materials - Specification

IS 7019 : 1998 Glossary of terms in plastics and flexible packaging, excluding paper

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

IS 8747 : 1977 Method of test for environmental stress crack resistance of blow moulded polyethylene containers