As required by 49 cfr 178.350, the drum must be marked with "usa dot 7a type a" and "radioactive material"; body 18 gauge, top 16 gauge, bottom 18 gauge; gasket shall be 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 6685-01-590-9375
NSN 6130-01-026-0603
NSN 6135-01-084-1609
NSN 5999-01-431-7323
NSN 5965-00-436-2226
NSN 6610-00-600-9812
NSN 6150-01-328-3955
NSN 5975-00-361-7793
NSN 5895-01-534-3743
NSN 5996-01-400-3558
NSN 5985-00-101-0698
NSN 5950-01-052-0339