# a-7 Wall thickness.

**Citation:** 49 CFR 178.33a-7  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

(a) The minimum wall thickness for any container shall be 0.008 inch.

(b) [Reserved]

[Order 71, 31 FR 9074, July 1, 1966. Redesignated at 32 FR 5606, Apr. 5, 1967]

## Document text

(a) The minimum wall thickness for any container shall be 0.008 inch.

(b) [Reserved]

[Order 71, 31 FR 9074, July 1, 1966. Redesignated at 32 FR 5606, Apr. 5, 1967]

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-178.33a-7>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `862a0d556abb36d8ae31749a08e94577176aa756089827b2ea935df69c2ded0b`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:46:20.151Z
- Exported: 2026-08-23T16:14:43.516Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-178-33a-7`

### Source metadata

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  "cfrTitle": 49,
  "part": "178",
  "section": "178.33a-7",
  "subpart": "Subpart B—Specifications for Inside Containers, and Linings",
  "corpusVersion": "2026-08-18",
  "jurisdiction": "US"
}
```