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According to 49 CFR 178.518, the standards and requirements for woven plastic bags are as follows:
* Identification Codes:
* 5H1 for unlined or non-coated woven plastic bags.
* 5H2 for sift-proof woven plastic bags.
* 5H3 for water-resistant woven plastic bags.
* Material and Strength: Bags must be made from stretched tapes or monofilaments of a suitable plastic material. The material's strength and the bag's construction must match its capacity and intended use.
* Construction and Closures:
* If the fabric is woven flat, the bottom and one side must be closed by sewing or another method that ensures closure.
* If the fabric is tubular, it must be closed by sewing, weaving, or another equally strong method.
* Sift-Proof Bags (5H2): Must be made sift-proof using appropriate means, such as paper or plastic film bonded to the inner surface, or one or more separate inner liners made of paper or plastic.
* Water-Resistant Bags (5H3): Must be made waterproof to prevent moisture entry using appropriate means, such as separate inner liners of water-resistant paper (like waxed, double-tarred, or plastic-coated kraft paper), plastic film bonded to the inner or outer surface, or one or more inner plastic liners.
* Maximum Net Mass: The maximum net mass for these bags is 50 kg (110 pounds).