1.1
This Standard covers safety requirements for the selection and use of cylinders, spheres, tubes, and other
containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, Class 2.
1.2
This Standard covers requirements for the handling and filling of cylinders, spheres, tubes, and other
containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, Class 2.
1.3
In CSA Standards, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to
satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which
is advised but not required; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the
limits of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses
do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is
to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered
part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative
(mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.
CSA B340-08-2008 history
2008CSA B340-08-2008 Selection and use of cylinders, spheres, tubes, and other containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, Class 2 Fifth Edition
2002CSA B340-02-2002 Selection and Use of Cylinders, Spheres, Tubes, and Other Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Class 2 Fourth Edition; Update 1; Update 2