ADR tank special provision TC8
Shells must be of aluminium or aluminium alloy and may be designed for an external design pressure of at least 5 kPa (0.05 bar).
The shell has to be made of aluminium or an aluminium alloy. Its design may be based on an external design pressure of no less than 5 kPa (0.05 bar).
| Value | Applies when |
|---|---|
| 5 kPa | minimum external design pressure permitted |
| 0.05 bar | same pressure in bar |
Carried by 1 Table A entry
Source: ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352), Volume II, section 6.8.4 (a), TC8, page 534.
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