ItzaGasCan Collapsible One-Time Use Gas Can

Have you seen the new EPA-CARB Compliant Cans??

	Basics
	1. The ItzaGasCan is not for storage of fuel. Some states have made the claim that their standards do not determine a definition for storage. If your state relies on NFPA for any fire code then the NFPA has stated that we are not for storage and therefore a definition has been provided. 2. The ItzaGasCan closure is spring loaded and certainly so designed to prevent spilliage during dispensing. The spring action occurs when the plastic defomation of the annular rings happens as the two interfering rings pass each other when the spout is inserted into the fill neck. Once past the interference, the rings spring back into place. Using plastic and elastomers as springs is very commonplace and this is clearly defined as a spring action. 3. Disposal of empty flammable liquid containers happens all of the time. Some states have risen a concern that a patron might introduce an ignition source to the trash can by a fuel pump and ignite the empty used ItzaGasCan. I would have to say that paper also ignites fairly readily and any ignition source next to a gas pump is potential cause for concern whether there is an empty ItzaGasCan in the trash or not. Watching safety videos for proper filling of portable fuel containers or filling of vehicles, there is always a note to wipe up spills imediately. What would a spill be wiped with? Typically the blue paper towels common around the pump. Where would these paper towels be thrown after wiping? Well you get the picture. By the way the disposal is legal and the EPA code is in the addendum below for download. 4. The ItzagasCan is a non-rigid PLASTIC container surrounded by a cardboard shell. The ItzaGasCan is predominantly made of PLASTIC. The plastic is 2 ply with polyethylene, which is the same plastic used to make standard plastic gas cans, as the inner ply and nylon as the outer ply. The nylon layer forms a very strong puncture and wear resistance layer while the polyethylene is extremely chemical resistant to fuels.
	Intro Letter to Fire Marshals >
	Letter from the NFPA >
	Addendum including ASTM F852 reference, EPA definition of a portable fuel container in 40 CFR part 59.680, EPA disposal code, UN test and approval for attended transport, article on static discharge >
	Feedback sheet >

Nationally Recognized Codes

The ITZAGASCAN is intended and approved for the attended transport of fuel from the gas station to the stranded out of gas vehicle under 49 CFR 178.600.

Under NFPA 30 section 9.4 Acceptable Containers, and specifically section 3 that states:

3. Plastic containers that meet requirements set by and contain products authorized by the following:

(a) The U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100-199, or by Part 6 of the UN publication Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

The ItzaGasCan is tested and approved to 49 CFR 178.600 and is therefore an acceptable container under NFPA 30. However, NFPA 30 is a standard for the unattended storage of fuel (see letter from NFPA link below) and therefore we are outside the scope of NFPA 30.

The ItzaGasCan is listed with this approved nationally recognized testing agency.

The ItzaGasCan is for the attended transport of fuel only. Any other use is misuse and should be considered unlawful. The link "Intro Letter to Fire Marshals" is an overview of how the ItzaGasCan relates to ASTM F852, NFPA 30, NFPA 30A and IFC 2204-4-1 which we beleive to be the primary codes in existence that apply. There is also a link to different attachments referenced in the Intro Letter. We encourage you to review these documents. It is clear that the ItzaGasCan is an approved container for the attended transport of fuel.

The intent of current fire codes is to create safe storage of flammable liquids and safe dispensing. There is much code out there for the storage of fuel but this code is not applicable to the ItzaGasCan. The ItzaGasCan is a needed product to IMPROVE safety in your state. the new EPA/CARB compliant cans are difficult to use and, although they meet all the new environmental requirements to reduce gas vapors to the atmosphere and have all the latest features for safe storage of fuel, they are 3 times as expensive as the old cans and take up a lot of space. Convenience stores will be much more likely to have ItzaGasCan's on the shelf for motorists who find themselves out of gas. Also motorists are encouraged to keep an ItzaGasCan in their car just in case. With pay at the pump open all night but the c-store closed and more and more kiosk style gas stations where gas cans can not be sold, and high cost for gas cans, more and more people are resorting to any container they can find in a dumpster or whatever to get themselves home or to work. One must weigh the benefits for the people who try to do the right thing over the potential detriments from people purposefully misusing the product.

New EPA/CARB cans

Would you like a sample??

Just e-mail or call us and we would be glad to send you whatever you need.

There has been a lot of thought, energy and science that has gone into the development of this important safety product. We at L&W Innovations, LLC thank you for your time in evaluating the ItzaGasCan and welcome your questions and comments.

It is our goal to be the safest emergency gas can on the market.

We sell units in Europe as well. Check out the Flatcan Link.

L&W Innovations, LLC Jon Lips- President Phone 303-841-1117 Fax 303-805-2804 E-mail us