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BS en 12707-2009
BS en 12707-2009
ICS 55.140
National foreword
English Version
Fûts en matière plastique - Fûts à ouverture partielle d'une Kunststofffässer - Spundfässer mit einem Nennvolumen
capacité nominale de 210 l et 225 l von 210 l und 225 l
CEN members are bound to comply with 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 CEN Management Centre 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 CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
© 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 12707:2009: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................4
4 Requirements .........................................................................................................................................5
4.1 Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Drum mass .............................................................................................................................................5
4.3 Material identification symbol ..............................................................................................................5
4.4 Closures ..................................................................................................................................................5
4.5 Materials .................................................................................................................................................5
4.6 Handling ..................................................................................................................................................5
4.7 Stacking ..................................................................................................................................................5
4.8 Draining ..................................................................................................................................................5
4.9 Finish ......................................................................................................................................................6
5 Designation ............................................................................................................................................6
Annex A (normative) Capacity measurement method for non-removable head (tight head) plastics
drums ......................................................................................................................................................8
A.1 Principle ..................................................................................................................................................8
A.2 Apparatus ...............................................................................................................................................8
A.3 Procedure for determination of total capacity ....................................................................................8
A.4 Procedure for determination of brimful capacity ...............................................................................9
A.5 Expression of results ............................................................................................................................9
Annex B (normative) Draining test method for non-removable head (tight head) plastics drums ......... 10
B.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 10
B.2 Apparatus ............................................................................................................................................ 10
B.3 Determination of drainability using the top section of the drum (procedure A) .......................... 10
B.4 Determination of drainability using a complete drum (procedure B)............................................ 10
B.5 Expression of results ......................................................................................................................... 11
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
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Foreword
This document (EN 12707:2009) 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 identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by January 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the characteristics and dimensions of non-removable head (tight head) plastics
drums with a nominal capacity of 210 l and 225 l.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 20848-3, Packaging -- Plastics drums -- Part 3: Plug/bung closure systems for plastics drums with a
nominal capacity of 113,6 l to 220 l (ISO 20848-3:2006)
3.1
non-removable head (tight head) drum (TH)
flat-ended or convex-ended circular cross-section packaging with 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 through the filling orifice to the point of overflowing
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 the drum
3.5
overall height (ho)
height of the finished drum from the base to the highest point
3.6
overall diameter (do)
maximum diameter of the drum, where relevant
3.7
bung housing position (pb)
distance from the centre of the bung housing to the outside of the drum body 50 mm vertically below the top
edge of the top handling ring
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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 Table 1 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.
NOTE The defined mass should be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier.
The drum shall 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
There shall be two closures, one of which shall be either a BCS 70 x 6 or a BCS 56 x 4 nominal plug size in
accordance with EN ISO 20848-3. When fitted the closures shall not protrude above the overall height of the
drum.
NOTE For the purpose of transport and storage, the filled drum should be closed, using the appropriate tooling, to the
manufacturer's recommended closure torque for each type of gasket.
4.5 Materials
The drum shall be manufactured either from high density polyethylene or another suitable plastics materials
appropriate to the physical and chemical requirements of its intended use.
4.6 Handling
Provision shall be made to enable the drum to be mechanically handled using one or two permanently fixed
handling rings. The construction of the handling rings shall be adequate for normal static and dynamic handling of
filled drums.
4.7 Stacking
The drum shall be capable of being stacked with or without pallets, according to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
4.8 Draining
4.8.1 The drum shall be designed so as to minimize the residual volume of liquid left in the drum after
drainage. The residue shall be not more than 100 ml when tested according to B.3 (procedure A).
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4.8.2 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 surface of the drum than procedure A and therefore can be in excess of
that for procedure A.
NOTE The maximum permitted figure should be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier.
4.9 Finish
The external surface finish shall be suitable for the attachment of labels.
NOTE 1 The nature of the internal 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) drum (TH) manufactured in accordance with this Standard shall be
designated in the following manner:
EXAMPLE 1 A non-removable head (tight head) drum (TH) manufactured in accordance with this standard with a
nominal capacity of 210 l or 225 l would be designated:
EXAMPLE 2 A non-removable head (tight head) drum with a nominal capacity of 225 l would be designated:
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 means meeting the requirements of:
European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR);
Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of 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 1 — Dimensions of non-removable (tight head) drums with a nominal capacity of 210 l and 225 l
Nominal capacity Brimful capacity Overall diameter Bung housing Overall height
(NC) (BC) (do) position (pb) (ho)
L l mm mm mm
210 213 ± 3 580 ± 5 — 928 ± 5
225 228 ± 3 582 ± 3 72 ± 2 965 ± 5
NOTE 1 The bung housing position defined in this table only applies to that housing used for filling.
NOTE 2 Dimensions do, pb and ho are applicable to empty drums.
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Dimensions in mm
Key
1 bung housing position
2 overall diameter
3 overall height
Figure 1 — Non-removable head (tight head) drum with a nominal capacity of 210 l and 225 l
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Annex A
(normative)
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 conversion to a capacity. A correction factor (see EN ISO 90-2:1999, 4.1.1.) 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 18°C.
A.2 Apparatus
Weighing scale, with an accuracy of at least 0,1% of the weight being measured.
NOTE The position of the hole depends on the profile of the top.
A.3.2 Weigh the empty drum and record its mass, m1, 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 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 the outside.
A.3.6 Weigh the filled drum and record its mass, m2, in grams.
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Annex B
(normative)
Draining test method for non-removable head (tight head) plastics drums
B.1 Principle
The absolute drainability and the relative drainability are obtained by determining the mass of water left as a
residue in the drum after drainage under gravity.
B.2 Apparatus
Weighing scale, with an accuracy of at least ± 2 g.
B.3 Determination of drainability using the top section of the drum (procedure A)
B.3.1 Cut the top off the drum.
B.3.2 Retain the top section and fit the appropriate closure(s).
B.3.3 Weigh the top section with closure(s) fitted, and record its mass, m1, in grams.
B.3.4 Position the top section, top down, on a test rig so that it is held at the angle specified by the
manufacturer (preferably 0° to 20°) with the designated closure opening at its lowest position.
B.3.6 Wait until the water surface has settled and then open the closure.
B.3.7 Allow the water to drain for 5 min without moving or shaking the top section and refit the closure.
B.3.8 Re-weigh the top section, still in the top down position, and record its mass, m2, in grams.
B.4.2 Fill the drum with a limited quantity of tap water, approximately 10 l. Close the drum.
B.4.4 Open the drum and place it in a horizontal position with the designated closure opening in its lowest
position and leave until the liquid flow stops (position 1 as shown in Figure B.1).
B.4.5 Slowly incline the drum up to the manufacturer's recommended angle which ensures the optimal
draining (preferably 0° to 20°) and leave the drum in this position for 5 min (position 2 as shown in Figure B.1),
without moving or shaking the drum.
B.4.6 Fit and secure the designated closure and remove any surplus water from the outside.
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B.4.7 Weigh the emptied drum and record its mass, m2, in grams.
Key
1 Position 1
2 Position 2
3 Designated closure
The relative drainability of a drum is obtained by expressing the absolute drainability as a percentage of the
total capacity.
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Bibliography
[1] European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR),
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
[2] Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID),
Intergovernmental Organization for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF)
[3] Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, Document 9284-AN/905
published by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
[4] International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG-CODE), International Maritime Organization
(IMO)
[5] EN ISO 90-2:1999, Light gauge metal containers - Definitions and determination of dimensions and
capacities — Part 2: General use containers (ISO 90-2:1997)
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