intermediate-bulk-containers-ibcs

name	intermediate-bulk-containers-ibcs
description	Use when handling Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs). Covers IBC types, UN-marking, capacity limits, and use cases.

Intermediate Bulk Containers Ibcs

IBCs are intermediate-sized containers between drums and bulk tanks. Capacity 119-793 gal.

IBC types

• 11A, 11B, 11N: Rigid plastic, composite, metal
• 13H: Flexible IBC (FIBC, super sack)
• 31A, 31H: Liquid IBCs

UN marking

Marked with: UN symbol, IBC type code, packaging group, year of manufacture, country, maker code, prototype test result.

Inspection

• 2.5-year periodic retest (rigid)
• Annual external visual

Common uses

Class 3 flammable liquids, Class 6.1 toxics in moderate quantity, Class 8 corrosives.

Where this fits in X3 Compass

Applied in the X3 Compass Hazmat Center add-on.