Intermediate Bulk Container

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-014713",
  "term": "Intermediate Bulk Container",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Completely enclosed storage vessel used to hold liquid, solid, or gaseous commodities or cargos which are in direct contact with the container interior. IBCs may be loaded onto flat beds for either truck or rail transport, or onto ship decks for water transport. IBCs are portable containers with 450 liters (119 gallons) to 3000 liters (793 gallons) capacity. IBCs are also commonly referred to as totes or tote bins.",
  "abbreviation": "IBC",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 442.2 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/intermediate-bulk-container/"
}