Filling Densities

Section 215 Section 215.60  Filling Densities a)         Filling density is limited to 85% capacity by volume at 60°F. b)         The filling densities for non-refrigerated containers shall not exceed the following: 1)         Uninsulated aboveground 56%; 2)         Insulated aboveground 57%. c)         US Department of Transportation containers shall be filled in accordance with49 CFR 173.315(m)(5). d)         If containers are to be filled according to liquid level by any gauging method other than a fixed length dip tube gauge, each container shall have a thermometer well and thermometer so that the internal liquid temperature can be easily determined and the amount of liquid and vapor in the container corrected to a 60°F basis.