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PS 4179-2025
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Steel for packaging - Flat steel products intended for use in contact with foodstuffs, products and beverages for human and animal consumption - Tin coated steel (tinplate)
Committee:
Metals
Sector:
Mechanical and Metals
Available Standards
Original Standard
إنجليزي (English)
14
Page
2025
International Classification for Standards (ICS)
| Code | Classification |
|---|---|
| 55.120 | Cans. Tins. Tubes |
| 55.130 | Aerosol containers |
| 67.250 | Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs |
Adopted Standards
| Standards / Amendment / Corrigendum | |
|---|---|
| 1 | EN 10333:2024 |
Replacement Sequence
| Replaces |
|---|
| PS 3254-2015 |
Scope
This document specifies the composition of the base steel used for the production of tinplate for use in
direct contact with foodstuffs or products for human and animal consumption as well as the composition
of tin used to coat it. Tinplate can be produced with or without an organic coating.
The main examples of use are:
— drinks cans,
— food cans,
— packaging of dry foods,
— aerosol cans.
The material is chosen in accordance with the conditions for its use.
This document does not apply to categories of steel other than steel for packaging intended for use in
contact with foodstuffs, products or beverages for human or animal consumption.