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 5996-00-173-2620
NSN 4140-00-707-5961
NSN 6620-01-484-6904
NSN 6130-01-198-9460
NSN 5905-00-714-3816
NSN 6220-01-619-7535
NSN 6105-00-604-2832
NSN 5998-01-486-1405
NSN 6110-01-609-7884
NSN 6145-00-663-6133
NSN 5835-01-381-2683
NSN 5999-01-220-2816