The maximum allowable size of containers, intermediate bulk containers, and portable tanks shall be in accordance with Table 57.5704.3.1.2.
Type | Flammable Liquids | Combustible Liquids | |||
Class IA | Class IB | Class IC | Class II | Class III | |
Type | Flammable Liquids | Combustible Liquids | |||
Class IA | Class IB | Class IC | Class II | Class III | |
Glass | NP | 1 L (1.05 qt) | 5 L (1.3 gal) | 5 L (1.3 gal) | 20 L (5.3 gal) |
Metal (other than drums) or approved plastic | 5 L (1.3 gal) | 20 L (5.3 gal) | 20 L (5.3 gal) | 20 L (5.3 gal) | 20 L (5.3 gal) |
Safety cans | 10 L (2.6 gal) | 20 L (5.3 gal) | 20 L (5.3 gal) | 20 L (5.3 gal) | 20 L (5.3 gal) |
Metal drum (e.g., UN1A1 or 1A2) | 450 L (119 gal) | 450 L (119 gal) | 450 L (119 gal) | 450 L (119 gal) | 450 L (119 gal) |
Approved metal portable tanks and IBCs | 3,000 L (793 gal) | 3,000 L (793 gal) | 3,000 L (793 gal) | 3,000 L (793 gal) | 3,000 L (793 gal) |
Rigid plastic IBCs (UN31H1 or 31H2) and composite IBCs with rigid inner receptacle (UN31HZ1) | NP | NP | NP | 3,000 L (793 gal) | 3,000 L (793 gal) |
Composite IBCs with flexible inner receptacle (UN31HZ2) and flexible IBCs (UN13H, UN13L, and UN13M) | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP |
Bag-in-Box Non-bulk | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP |
Polyethylene UN1H1, or as authorized by DOT exemption | 5 L (1.3 gal) | 20 L (5.3 gal) t | 20 L (5.3 gal) t | 450 L (119 gal) | 450 L (119 gal) |
Fiber drum NMFC or UFC Type 2ZA; Types 3A, 3B-H, or 3B-L; or Type 4A | NP | NP | NP | 450 L (119 gal) | 450 L (119 gal) |
Note: NP - Not permitted
t For Class 1B and 1C water-miscible liquids, the maximum allowable size of plastic container is 230 L (60 gal), if stored and protected in accordance with NFPA 30 table 6.8.2(g)