Why are Big-R gas can "not for fuel"?

Big-R has the VP style gas can for a really good price of only $25. They feel like they are good quality but they say not for transferring fuel on the tag. They are made from HDPE which is what the common red gas cans are made of.

Specifically, it says "NOT for fuel used on highways". Is this some sort of legal disclaimer?


https://bigronline.com/plastic-product-5-gallon-multi-purpose-utility-jug-red/

 

I bet it doesn't meet some government standard. Most likely DOT and EPA regulations.
Notice the "Not for fuel used on Highways" part?.....
They put that there so they could actually SELL the can. (And likely by-pass the regulation testing)


See section C below

§ 59.605 What portable fuel containers are excluded from this subpart's requirements?
This section describes exclusions that apply to certain portable fuel containers. The prohibitions and requirements of this subpart do not apply for containers excluded under this section. Exclusions under this section are based on inherent characteristics of the containers. See § 59.660 for exemptions that apply based on special circumstances.

(a) Containers approved as safety cans consistent with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.150 through 1926.152 are excluded. Such cans generally have a flash-arresting screens, spring-closing lids and spout covers and have been approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory such as Factory Mutual Engineering Corp. or Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or Federal agencies such as Bureau of Mines, or U.S. Coast Guard.

(b) Containers with a nominal capacity of less than 0.25 gallons or more than 10.0 gallons are excluded.

(c) Containers designed and marketed solely to deliver fuel directly to nonroad engines during engine operation, such as containers with a connection for a fuel line and a reserve fuel area, are considered to be nonroad fuel tanks, and are thus excluded.

 

I wager it's because it doesn't have the anti-evaporation device that comes standard on all gas cans.

The same device that hurts everyone's fingers, slows pouring, and it's a general pain in the ass.

 

EPA strikes again...