Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 4051 - Cylinder Labeling

(a) Tare Weight. Cylinders used for the sale of gases by weight or that are filled by weight which in turn is converted to volume shall meet the following conditions:

(1) Cylinders shall have the tare weight legibly stamped on the cylinder.

(2) All tare weight values required in this article shall be preceded with the letters "T.W." or the words "Tare Weight."

(3) The tare weight shall include the weight of the cylinder, the valve and other permanent attachments. The weight of the protective cap shall not be included in either the tare weight or the gross weight.

(b) Actual Tare Weight. When acetylene cylinders are filled but are not acetoned to the stenciled tare weight, the actual tare weight must be shown on the tag with the net contents statement.

(c) Net Contents. The net contents must be expressed in terms of cubic feet, or pounds and ounces, or units of the metric system.

(d) Identity. The identity of the product must be shown.

(e) Name and Address. The name, address and zip code of the responsible company must be shown on cylinder.

(f) Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinder Contents. Cylinders or bottles which are prefilled with liquefied petroleum gas prior to sale, shall be labeled with the weight of the contents.

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Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 4051

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12027, 12107 and 12609, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 12107 and 12609, Business and Professions Code.