BS 5167:1978

This standard BS 5167:1978 Packages for washing and cleaning powders. Dimensions and volumes of cartons and drums from fibreboard is classified in these ICS categories:

• 55.160 Cases. Boxes. Crates

1.1 Scope. This standard specifies the volumes and the characteristic dimensions of the packages. The dimensions of the packs are such that multiples of a unit volume of 750 ml are obtained. The respective volumes are expressed by symbols consisting of a letter and a whole number which, multiplied by 750 ml, corresponds to the nominal volume of the package.

1.2 Field of application. The provision laid down in this standard shall apply to packages (cartons with or without a sleeve liner and drums), manufactured from cartonboard, solid fibreboard or corrugated fibreboard, designed alone or in combination for packaging washing and cleaning powders.

Characteristics, dimensions and capacities for a range of cartons and drums manufactured from fibreboard for washing and cleaning powders.