This standard sets out the requirements for the design, manufacture, testing and inspection of non-refillable containers with a capacity of not more than 1 L and their selection and use for the handling, offering for transport and transport of UN1950, aerosols and UN2037, gas cartridges, in Canada. This standard also provides requirements for a quality management system and Transport Canada registration. This standard consists of six main sets of requirements.

Sections 1 through 3 specify general requirements, normative references and definitions.

Sections 4 and 5 specify the requirements for the design, construction, testing and marking of aerosol containers and gas cartridges for use in Canada.

Section 6 specifies the quality management system requirements for manufacturers of aerosol containers and gas cartridges.

Section 7 specifies the Transport Canada registration requirements for manufacturers of aerosol containers and gas cartridges.

Section 8 specifies the requirements for the selection and use of aerosol containers and gas cartridges in Canada.

Section 9 specifies the requirements for the transport of containers intended for disposal from a collection facility.