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  • BS EN 1898:2001

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    Specifications for flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) for non-dangerous goods

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-05-2006

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-01-2001

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Materials, construction and design
    5 Performance
    6 Certification
    7 Marking
    Annex A (normative) UV resistance test
    Annex B (normative) Cyclic top lift test
    Annex C (normative) Compression/stacking test
    Annex D (informative) Guidance on selection and use of FIBCs
    Annex E (informative) Design of FIBCs
    Bibliography

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    Specifies materials, construction and design requirements, type test, certification and marking requirements for flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) intended to contain non-dangerous solid materials in powder, granular or paste form, and designed to be lifted from above by integral or detachable devices. Also gives guidance on the selection and safe usage of FIBCs.

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    Committee PKW/0
    Development Note Supersedes 95/541200 DC and BS 6382-1(1983) (08/2004)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 45003 : 1995 CALIBRATION AND TESTING LABORATORY ACCREDITATION SYSTEM - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION AND RECOGNITION
    EN 45011:1998 General requirements for bodies operating product certification systems (ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996)
    EN 45002:1989 GENERAL CRITERIA FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF TESTING LABORATORIES
    ISO 5081:1977 Textiles Woven fabrics Determination of breaking strength and elongation (Strip method)
    EN 45011 : 1998 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BODIES OPERATING PRODUCT CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS
    EN 45002:1989 GENERAL CRITERIA FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF TESTING LABORATORIES
    ASTM G 154 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
    ISO 2872:1985 Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Compression test
    EN 45001 : 1989 GENERAL CRITERIA FOR THE OPERATION OF TESTING LABORATORIES
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