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 5950-01-249-7238
NSN 5975-01-223-8533
NSN 6240-00-518-3541
NSN 5930-01-278-9224
NSN 5965-00-836-2690
NSN 5965-01-078-6776
NSN 5965-00-089-2712
NSN 2925-00-159-9003
NSN 5990-00-594-7291
NSN 6320-00-456-2092
NSN 6220-01-268-8795
NSN 2925-00-139-8309