1、BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 12709:2000 Incorporating Corrigendum No. 1 Plastics drums Non-removable head (tight head) circular cross-section drums with a nominal capacity of 20 l to 120 l The European Standard EN 12709:2000 has the status of a British Standard ICS 55.140 BS EN 12709:2000 This British Sta
2、ndard, having been prepared under the direction of the Consumer Products and Services Sector Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Committee on 15 May 2000 BSI 20 January 2003 ISBN 0 580 35911 5 National foreword This British Standard is the official English language version
3、of EN 12709:2000. This standard partially supersedes BS 4839-3:1992 which is withdrawn. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee PKW/2, Primary packaging, to Subcommittee PKW/2/4, Drums, which has the responsibility to: A list of organizations represented on this
4、subcommittee can be obtained on request to its secretary. Cross-references The British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Catalogue under the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by usin
5、g the “Search” facility of the BSI Electronic Catalogue or of British Standards Online. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity fr
6、om legal obligations. aid enquirers to understand the text; present to the responsible international/European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed; monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the
7、 UK. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page, pages 2 to 12, an inside back cover and a back cover. The BSI copyright date displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued. Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. Dat
8、e Comments 14079 Corrigendum No. 1 20 January 2003 Addition of supersession details to national forewordEUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM EN 12709 January 2000 ICS 55. 140 English version Plastic drums Non-removable head (tight head) circular cross- section drums with a nominal capac
9、ity of 20 l to 120 l Fts en matire plastique Fts ouverture partielle dune capacit nominale de 20 l 120 l Kunststoffsser Spundfsser mit kreisfrmigem Querschnitt mit einem Nennvolumen von 20 l bis 120 l This European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 November 1999. CEN members are bound to comply with
10、 the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretaria
11、t or to any CEN member. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official v
12、ersions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMIT EUROP
13、EN DE NORMALISATION EUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNG Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels 2000 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 12709:2000 E EN 12709:2000 BSI 20 January 2003 Page 2 C O N T E N T S
14、Page Foreword 3 1. Scope 4 2. Normative references 4 3. Terms and definitions 4 4. Requirements 5 5. Designation 7 Annex A (normative) Capacity measurement method for non-removable head (tight head) plastics drums 10 Annex B (normative) Draining test method for non-removable head (tighthead) plastic
15、s drums 11Page 3 EN 12709:2000 BSI 20 January 2003 Foreword This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging“, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identica
16、l text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2000, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by July 2000. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Au
17、stria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. This standard is one of a series of standards on plastics drums of 20 l to 225 l and closures. Efficient p
18、ackaging is of great importance for the distribution and the protection of goods. Insufficient or inappropriate packaging can lead to damage or wastage of the contents of the package. EN 12709:2000 BSI 20 January 2003 Page 4 1. Scope This European Standard specifies the characteristics and dimension
19、s of non-removable head (tight head) circular cross-section plastics drums with a nominal capacity of 20 l to 120 l. 2. Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate
20、places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication r
21、eferred to applies. EN 12708 Plug/bung closure systems for plastics containers with a nominal capacity of 20 l to 225 l. prEN 12713:1997 Screw cap closure systems for plastics drums with a nominal capacity of 20 l to 60 l. EN ISO 90-2:1999 Light gauge metal containers - Definitions and determination
22、 methods for dimensions and capacities - Part 2: General use containers (ISO 90-2:1997). 3. Terms and definitions For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 non-removable head (tight head) drum (TH) flat-ended or convex-ended circular cross-section packaging wi
23、th openings for filling and emptying in the head not exceeding 70 mm in diameter 3.2 nominal capacity (NC) capacity in litres which, by convention, is used to represent a class of drums of similar brimful capacities 3.3 brimful capacity (BC) volume of water in litres held by the drum when filled thr
24、ough the filling orifice to the point of overflowing NOTE Annex A specifies the method for measuring brimful capacity.Page 5 EN 12709:2000 BSI 20 January 2003 3.4 total capacity (TC) volume of water in litres held by the drum when filled completely, i.e. following the removal of any air trapped in t
25、he drum NOTE Annex A specifies the method for measuring total capacity. 3.5 overall height - (h o ) height of the finished drum from the base to the highest point (see Figure 1) 3.6 stacking height (h s ) effective height of the drum in a stack, i.e. the height from the base of a drum to the base of
26、 a similar drum immediately above it in a stack (see Figure 1) 3.7 overall diameter (d o ) maximum diameter of the drum (see Figure 1) 3.8 drum mass mass of the empty drum including all closures 4. Requirements 4.1 Dimensions The dimensions and tolerances of the drum shall be as listed in Tables 1 a
27、nd 2 and as shown in Figure 1. The measurements shall be conducted at ambient conditions but shall not be made within 48 h of manufacture. NOTE Apart from the dimensions specified, there are no restrictions on drum shape. 4.2 Drum mass For drums with the nominal capacities specified, the mass tolera
28、nces shall be as indicated in Table 1. EN 12709:2000 BSI 20 January 2003 Page 6 Table 1 Drum mass tolerances Nominal capacity Mass tolerance l% 20 3 25 3 30 3 60 3 120 4 NOTE The defined mass should be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier. 4.3 Material identification symbol The drums shall
29、be permanently marked with the relevant material identification symbol, i.e. the symbol identifying the material from which the drum is made. 4.4 Closures Plugs and closures shall be in accordance with EN 12708 or prEN 12713:1997. When fitted, the closures shall not protrude above the overall height
30、 of the drum. NOTE For the purposes of transport and storage, the filled drum should be closed, using the appropriate tooling, to the manufacturers recommended closure torque for each type of gasket. 4.5 Materials The drum shall be manufactured either from high density polyethylene or another suitab
31、le plastics material appropriate to the physical and chemical requirements of its intended use. 4.6 Overall diameter (d o ) The overall diameter shall be such as to optimize pallet utilization. 4.7 Handling Provision for manual handling by attached or inset handles is optional up to and including 60
32、 l. NOTE Adaptations for mechanical handling may be added but if so their construction should be adequate for normal static and dynamic handling of filled drums.Page 7 EN 12709:2000 BSI 20 January 2003 4.8 Stacking 4.8.1 The drum shall be capable of being stacked with or without pallets, according t
33、o the manufacturers recommendations. 4.8.2 The overall height (h o ) shall not exceed the stacking height (h s ) by more than 12 mm to ensure stack stability. 4.9 Draining 4.9.1 The drum shall be designed so as to minimize the residual volume of liquid left in the drum after drainage. The residue sh
34、all be not more than 0,2% of total capacity or 100 ml, whichever is the smaller when tested according to either B.3 (procedure A) or B.4 (procedure B). 4.9.2 The residue obtained when the drum is tested according to B.4 (procedure B) is more dependent on the area and condition of the internal surfac
35、e of the drum than procedure A and therefore may be in excess of that for procedure A. NOTE The maximum permitted figure should be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier. 4.10 Finish The external surface finish shall be suitable for the attachment of labels. NOTE 1 The nature of the internal
36、and external finish should be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier. NOTE 2 The preferred colour option for the drum body is blue. The use of any other colour should be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier. 5. Designation A non-removable head (tight head) circular cross-section drum
37、 (TH) manufactured in accordance with this standard with a nominal capacity (NC) of 20 l to 120 l shall be designated: Plastics drum TH EN 12709 NC - 20 l to120 l circular. For example, a non-removable head (tight head) circular cross-section drum with a nominal capacity of 25 l would be designated:
38、 Plastics drum TH EN 12709 NC-25 l circular NOTE Where the drums are intended to be used for the transport of dangerous goods, attention is drawn to the regulatory requirements which govern the transport of those goods in the countries concerned. In Europe, depending upon the mode of transport, this
39、 means meeting the requirements of: EN 12709:2000 BSI 20 January 2003 Page 8 European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR); Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID); Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of
40、 Dangerous Goods by Air, Document 9284-AN/905 published by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG-CODE) published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). TABLE 2 - Dimensions of non-removable (tight head) c
41、ircular cross-section drums with a nominal capacity of 20 l to 120 l Nominal capacity(NC) l Minimum brimful capacity (BC) l Overall diameter (d o ) mm Stacking height (h s ) mm Overall height (h o ) mm Recommended pallet dimensions mm 120 a) 122 495 5 785 10 b) 785 10 b) 1 140 x 1 140 60 62 397 5 62
42、0 10 b) 620 10 b) 1 200 x 800 30 31 302 5 510 10 b) 515 10 b) 1 200 x 1 000 25 26 302 5 435 10 b) 440 10 b) 1 200 x 1 000 20 21 302 5 360 10 b) 365 10 b) 1 200 x 1 000 NOTE Dimensions d o , h sand h oare applicable to empty drums. a)For a 120 l drum with handling ring, the height shall be (745 10) m
43、m. b)It is intended that these tolerances will be reduced to 5 mm at the five year review period.Page 9 EN 12709:2000 BSI 20 January 2003 key d o (overall diameter) h s (stacking height) h o (overall height) FIGURE 1 - Non-removable head (tight head) circular cross-section drums with a nominal capac
44、ity of 20 l to 120 l EN 12709:2000 BSI 20 January 2003 Page 10 Annex A (normative) Capacity measurement method for non-removable head (tight head) plastics drums A.1. Principle The capacity is determined by a gravimetric method i.e. by the measurement of the mass of water in the filled drum and its
45、conversion to a capacity. A correction factor can be applied according to Table A.1, but only if the weighing scale used is of a higher precision than the correction. NOTE For plastics drums the water temperature should not exceed 18C. Table A.1 Correction factors a) Water temperature o C Correction
46、 factor (F) 12 1,000 5 14 1,000 8 16 1,001 1 18 1,001 4 a)See 4.1.1 of EN ISO 90-2:1999. A.2. Apparatus A.2.1 Weighing scale, with an accuracy of at least 0,1 % of the weight being measured. A.3. Procedure for determination of total capacity A 3.1 Drill a hole of diameter 5 mm to 10 mm for venting a
47、t the highest point of the closed drum. NOTE The position of the hole depends on the profile of the top. A.3.2 Weigh the empty drum, and record its mass, m 1 ,in grams. A.3.3 Measure the temperature of the tap water to be used to fill the drum. A.3.4 Fill the drum 100 % with water through the normal
48、 filling closure with all other closures fitted and make sure that the air is vented through the drilled hole. NOTE For certain drums, the drum needs to be inclined or tilted, so that the filling hole is at the highest position. A.3.5 Fit and secure the drum closure and remove any surplus water from
49、 the outside. Weigh the filled drum, and record its mass, m 2 , in grams. A.4 Procedure for determination of brimful capacity Follow the same procedure as for the determination of total capacity (see A.3) with the exception that no hole is drilled to vent entrapped air. Fill the drum, with the drum in the normal position for filling, until water overflows at the closure. A.5 Expression of results The difference be
