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 178.33b-5
b-5 Material.
Current as of 2026-08-18 Government source
eCFR editorial compilationAuthoritative but unofficial
(a)The receptacles must be constructed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene napthalate (PEN), polyamide (Nylon) or a blend of PET, PEN, ethyl vinyl alcohol (EVOH) and/or Nylon.#
(b)Material with seams, cracks, laminations or other injurious defects are forbidden.#
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