ISO/TC 52 - Light gauge metal containers

This document specifies minimum requirements for the construction, design, material, performance, test methods and marking at manufacture of non-refillable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cartridges. This document is applicable to non-refillable LPG cartridges which: a) predominantly comprise butane fuel gas (iso/normal); b) have a total nominal capacity of up to 250 g net; c) are intended to deliver gas in the vapour state when either positioned upright or in a horizontal orientation; d) are used with certain types of gas appliances, e.g. portable gas cookers; e) are classified as UN 2037, RECEPTACLES, SMALL, CONTAINING GAS (GAS CARTRIDGES) without a release device, non-refillable for the transport of dangerous goods.

This International Standard specifies a range of nominal filling volumes in common use for round cylindrical and tapered general use containers of up to 40 000 ml volumetric capacity, metal thickness not exceeding 0,49 mm nominal.

Specifies the nominal gross lidded capacities and related nominal diameters of the cans. Gross lidded capacities and tolerances shall be determined in accordance with ISO 90-1.

Specifies the nominal filling volumes and related nominal diameters of the cans. Diameters shall be determined in accordance with ISO 90-1.

Gives a list of nominal gross lidded capacities and nominal diameters for round open top cans. Annex A gives a reference list to can sizes formerly standardized in ISO 3004, but now these cans do not meet the required criteria to be standardized and incorporated in ISO 10653.

Gives a list of nominal filling volumes for the following containers: straight-sided cans, single necked-in cans, multiple necked-in cans. Annex A gives a reference list to can sizes formerly standardized in ISO 3004-3, but now these cans do not meet the required criteria to be standardized and incorporated in ISO 10654.

Gives a list of nominal capacities up to 2000 ml. Applies to the following shapes: rectangular, oval, obround, trapezoidal. Annex A gives a classification of can sizes by shapes with related nominal sections. Annex B lists can sizes previously standardized in ISO 3004-2, 3004-4 and 3004-5 and now excluded as they do not meet the required criterion of this report.

Specifies dimensions of cans with nominal internal body diameters ranging from 45 mm up to 65 mm. Figure 1 illustrates the shape.

Gives a current list of nominal filling volumes and related nominal diameters. Concerns full friction can (cylindrical and tapered), friction closure can (cylindrical and tapered), and flat top can (cylindrical and tapered)

Lays down capacities and related diameters for vent-hole cans in common usage for milk and milk products. All can measurements in this Technical Report are given in accordance with the requirements of ISO 90-1.