New Editions of CSA B339, CSA B340, CSA B341 and CSA B342 Published

The Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) Technical Committee on Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods has published new editions of standards CSA B339, CSA B340, CSA B341 and CSA B342. 

The most notable changes that appear in the new editions of these standards are:

CSA B339Cylinders, spheres, and tubes for the transportation of dangerous goods

CSA B340 - Selection and use of cylinders, spheres, tubes, and other containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, Class 2

CSA B341 - UN pressure receptacles and multiple-element gas containers for the transport of dangerous goods

CSA B342 - Selection and use of UN pressure receptacles and multiple-element gas containers for the transport of dangerous goods, Class 2

In accordance with Section 1.3.2 of the TDG Regulations, these newly published standards come into force on December 31, 2018, however, members may begin transitioning to these new standards at any time before this date. 

CPA members may purchase these standards directly from the CSA Group by telephone at 1-800-463-6727 or on the CSA website. The CSA Group also offers an online platform that allows registered users free access to the new editions of CSA B339, CSA B340, CSA B341, and CSA B342 and to other Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) safety standards published by the CSA Group referenced in federal TDG regulations. Users can log into Communities of Interest and register to find the TDG View Access site here.

Any questions regarding the new editions of CSA B339, CSA B340, CSA B341 and CSA B342 can be forwarded to tdgcontainers-tmdcontenants@tc.gc.ca.