As required by 49 cfr 178.350, the drum must be marked with "usa dot 7a type a" and "radioactive material"; gasket shall be of half round, neoprene construction in accordance with mil-r-6855 e, class 2, grade 60 or equivalent
A straight sided, cylindrically shaped container having flat or bumped ends (heads) which are secured by various methods. One end may serve as a removable cover. It is usually greater in length than breadth and usually has outward, reinforcing rolling hoops. Capacities range from 1/4 gallon to 110 gallons (0.9 liters to 416.35 liters) or the equivalent in pounds (kilograms). It is designed for dry materials, liquids, or semiliquids. For items having integral fastening and/or shock absorbing devices and designed for shipping and storage of specific items, see shipping and storage container (as modified). See also box (as modified). Excludes barrel, metal; can, ice cream, metal; and tank, liquid storage, metal.
NSN 5945-00-080-9692
NSN 5960-01-493-3948
NSN 6610-01-014-3964
NSN 5990-01-341-5735
NSN 6145-01-094-5146
NSN 6150-01-209-0970
NSN 6685-01-063-7425
NSN 5990-01-455-8035
NSN 5930-01-322-4518
NSN 5950-00-759-6785
NSN 5920-01-474-9385
NSN 5945-01-416-8771