AS/NZS 4766:2006

Polyethylene storage tanks for water and chemicals

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AS/NZS 4766:2020

Specifies requirements for the design and manufacture of polyethylene storage tanks that are rotationally moulded in one-piece seamless construction. The tanks are for non-buried, vertical installation and capable of containing water, liquids used in food and beverage manufacture and chemical solutions at atmospheric pressure.

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Amendment history

AS/NZS 4766:2006 A1 . - incorporated. Published 14/06/2010.

Supersedes

AS/NZS 4766(Int):2002 as of 06/07/2006

Publishing information

Status: SUPERSEDED

Published: 05/07/2006

Pages: 32

Committee: PL/46

References

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Standards NZ References:

Overseas Standards References:

AS 1145.4 Determination of tensile properties of plastics materials - Test conditions for isotropic and orthotropic fibr
ISO 6964 Polyolefin pipes and fittings - Determination of carbon black content by calcination and pyrolysis—Test method
AS 2129 Flanges for pipes valves and fittings
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
AS 2070 Plastics materials for food contact use
ASTM D2565 Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
AS 1145.2 Determination of tensile properties of plastics materials - Test conditions for moulding and extrusion plastic
ASTM D3849 Standard Test Method for Carbon Black - Morphological Characterization of Carbon Black Using Electron Microsc
ASTM D1693 Standard Test Method for Environmental Stress - Cracking of Ethylene Plastics
ASTM D4703 Standard Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens Plaques or Sheets
AS 1145.5 Determination of tensile properties of plastics materials - Test conditions for fibre-reinforced plastic compo
AS 1145.1 Determination of tensile properties of plastics materials - General principles
ASTM D543 Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
AS 1722.2 Pipe threads of Whitworth form - Fastening pipe threads
ASTM D1238 Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
ASTM D2837 Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
AS 3688 Water supply - Metallic fittings and end connectors
ISO 4892-2 Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Xenon-arc sources
AS 1145.3 Determination of tensile properties of plastics materials - Test conditions for films and sheets
ISO 527 Plastics - Determination of tensile properties
AS 1722.1 Pipe threads of Whitworth form - Sealing pipe threads
AS 4087 Metallic flanges for waterworks purposes

Citations

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HSNOCOP 61 Rotationally Moulded Polyethylene Storage Tanks for Non Flammable Hazardous Substances - Revoked

Ministry: Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia Inc
Section: 1.2

Citation Context:
In addition to the limitations stated in Section 1.2 of AS/NZS 4766, the following additional limitations apply to tanks designed, manufactured and installed using this code...

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances – Polyethylene Above Ground Stationary Tanks for Diesel Fuel) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 19(b)

Citation Context:
If the integral secondary containment system is made of material that is not black in colour, the colouring material must be compounded into the polymer in a way that meets the ultraviolet light requirements of AS/NZS 4766.

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances – Polyethylene Above Ground Stationary Tanks for Diesel Fuel) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 22

Citation Context:
Impact strength test: (1) A PCBU who constructs a tank must ensure that the impact strength test specified in table A1 of AS/NZS 4766 is performed on a tank (including its integral secondary containment system, if applicable).

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances—Above Ground Rotationally-Moulded Polyethylene Stationary Tanks) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Interpretation

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 4766 means the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 4766:2006 Polyethylene storage tanks for water and chemicals

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances—Above Ground Rotationally-Moulded Polyethylene Stationary Tanks) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 6

Citation Context:
Duties in respect of tank: (1) A relevant PCBU must ensure that a tank is designed, constructed, marked, and tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4766 and the provisions of this safe work instrument. (2) A PCBU with management or control of a tank must ensure that the tank is installed in accordance with AS/NZS 4766 and the provisions of this safe work instrument. (3) The provisions of AS/NZS 4766 are subject to the provisions of this safe work instrument.

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances—Above Ground Rotationally-Moulded Polyethylene Stationary Tanks) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 14(3)

Citation Context:
A relevant PCBU must ensure that the materials comply with paragraph 6.1 of AS/NZS 4766 and the following requirements:...

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances—Above Ground Rotationally-Moulded Polyethylene Stationary Tanks) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 20(1)

Citation Context:
A relevant PCBU must ensure that a tank is permanently and legibly marked with the following information by moulding the information into the outside surface of the tank:... ...(b) the information specified in clause 14 of AS/NZS 4766:...

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances – Polyethylene Above Ground Stationary Tanks for Diesel Fuel) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Interpretation

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 4766 means the standard AS/NZS 4766:2006 Polyethylene storage tanks for water and chemicals

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances – Polyethylene Above Ground Stationary Tanks for Diesel Fuel) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 21

Citation Context:
Polymer testing: A PCBU who constructs a tank must ensure that the polymer used in the construction of a tank (including its integral secondary containment system, if applicable) is subjected to a (a) light-penetration test performed as a material type test in accordance with AS/NZS 4766; and (b) dispersion test performed as a material quality control test in accordance with AS/NZS 4766.

HSNOCOP 61 Rotationally Moulded Polyethylene Storage Tanks for Non Flammable Hazardous Substances - Revoked

Ministry: Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia Inc
Section: 1.1 Scope

Citation Context:
The purpose of this approved code of practice (Code) is to adopt the current requirements of AS/NZS 4766, with additional requirements for the design, manufacture and installation of above ground tanks constructed using the rotational moulding process and which are intended to contain non-flammable hazardous substances with class 5, 6, 8 and 9 classifications.

HSNOCOP 61 Rotationally Moulded Polyethylene Storage Tanks for Non Flammable Hazardous Substances - Revoked

Ministry: Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia Inc
Section: 1.4

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 4766:2006 means the standard Polyethylene storage tanks for water and chemicals

HSNOCOP 61 Rotationally Moulded Polyethylene Storage Tanks for Non Flammable Hazardous Substances - Revoked

Ministry: Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia Inc
Section: 2.5

Citation Context:
Minimum material properties are listed below with reference also made to Paragraph 6.1 of AS/NZS 4766 in this regard....

HSNOCOP 61 Rotationally Moulded Polyethylene Storage Tanks for Non Flammable Hazardous Substances - Revoked

Ministry: Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia Inc
Section: 3.0

Citation Context:
In addition to the requirements of applicable local ordinances (In New Zealand, clause 77 (b) of Schedule 8 to the Hazardous Substances (dangerous Goods and Scheduled Toxic Substances) Transfer Notice 2044 (as amended)) and any marking requirements from AS/NZS 4766 – clause 14, the permanent markings on the outside of the tank are to include...

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