27-09-2021, 01:27 PM
I had a similar problem to Howard. The assistant said the containers had to be plastic. However they were displaying a sign giving the regulations which said the container could be metal or plastic. Not sure if all garages are required by their licence to display this sign. Below is a link to the governments health and safety executive regulations.
https://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/...ainers.pdf
The older two gallon cans used to have "Petroleum Spirit Highly inflammable" embossed on them, and generally have the manufacture and the date on the bottom.
https://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/...ainers.pdf
The older two gallon cans used to have "Petroleum Spirit Highly inflammable" embossed on them, and generally have the manufacture and the date on the bottom.