PAS 1008:2016 PDF

What is PAS 1008 - Flexitank about?

PAS 1008 is an international standard on flexitank that specifies the test method and test procedure of single-use flexitank. By using PAS 1008 you can manufacture good quality flexitank. PAS 1008 specifies requirements for a single-use flexitank used for the intermodal transport of a liquid commodity (that is not classified or regulated as dangerous goods) in a general-purpose (GP) freight container. It is applicable to single-layer and multilayer flexitanks made from polyethene 2), polyethene blends and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is applicable to flexitanks capable of carrying a commodity with the maximum mass of ≤24 000 kg and with a maximum The volume of ≤24 000 L. Note: The flexitank manufacturer might need to carry out compatibility testing to determine whether a flexitank is suitable for carrying a specific commodity. The compatibility of the flexitank and commodity depends on the chemical and physical properties of both the flexitank film and the commodity. Note 2: Recommendations on the operation of the flexitank system are given in COA’s pu...