Sections3Subpart B—Specifications for Inside Containers, and Linings37Subpart C—Specifications for Cylinders27Subpart H—Specifications for Portable Tanks22Subpart J—Specifications for Containers for Motor Vehicle Transportation79Subpart K—Specifications for Packagings for Class 7 (Radioactive) Materials1Subpart L—Non-bulk Performance-Oriented Packaging Standards23Subpart M—Testing of Non-bulk Packagings and Packages10Subpart N—IBC Performance-Oriented Standards10Subpart O—Testing of IBCs14Subpart P—Large Packagings Standards9Subpart Q—Testing of Large Packagings8Subpart R—Flexible Bulk Container Standards5Subpart S—Testing of Flexible Bulk Containers9
Regulationcurrent
49 CFR 178.1000
Purpose and scope.
Current as of 2026-08-18 Government source
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(a)This subpart prescribes requirements for Flexible Bulk Containers (FBCs) intended for the transportation of hazardous materials. FBC standards in this subpart are based on the UN Model Regulations.#
(b)Terms used in this subpart are defined in § 171.8 of this subchapter.#
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