intermediate bulk container

Q&A: Am I required to display the HazMat’s identification number on the vehicle if its displayed on an IBC in the same manner as a non-bulk packaging?

Q&A: Am I required to display the HazMat’s identification number on the vehicle if its displayed on an IBC in the same manner as a non-bulk packaging?

Before we begin… IBC is an intermediate bulk container. Hazard communication on an IBC can be complex and includes several options. One option is to display the hazard communication (labels and marks) on the IBC in the same manner as…

Q&A: Is a DOT specification packaging (intermediate bulk container or IBC) required for NA3077 Hazardous waste solid, n.o.s.?

Question (12.08.17): Hi Daniel We have about forty 1,000 pound super sacks that we need to ship for disposal before the end of the year. They will ship as Environmentally hazardous Substance Solid nos UN 3077. Waste codes D007 and…

Additional Specification Packaging Markings on Intermediate Bulk Containers of Hazardous Materials

In an earlier article I identified and explained the requirements of 49 CFR 178.703(a) that mandate the manufacturer of an Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) mark it with certain letters, numerals, and symbols to indicate that it is specification packaging designed, manufactured…