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 6135-00-027-3914
NSN 5975-01-447-4060
NSN 5910-00-521-4295
NSN 6685-01-462-0141
NSN 6685-00-831-2740
NSN 6220-01-144-8473
NSN 6685-00-881-3767
NSN 6220-00-389-6215
NSN 6135-01-438-0228
NSN 4140-01-461-7885
NSN 6620-01-540-5712
NSN 5985-00-059-9386