IS 7408 : Part 3 : 2000 Blow Moulded Polyolefin Containers - Specification - Part 3 : Closed Head Containers Over 60 Litres, up to and Including 250 Litres Capacity

ICS 55.120                                                   PCD 21

Reaffirmed 2020

1 Scope

1.1 This standard (Part 3) specifies tolerances on dimensions, performance requirements and methods of sampling and tests for free standing blow moulded containers, made from polyolefins, with capacities over 60 litres, up to and including 250 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 6865 : 1973 Pallets for use with ISO series 1 freight containers

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