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 6650-00-937-5319
NSN 4140-00-886-1710
NSN 6130-01-253-5844
NSN 5905-01-425-5515
NSN 5965-01-453-7504
NSN 6620-01-085-8688
NSN 5895-01-181-7048
NSN 5996-01-052-1693
NSN 5930-00-150-8635
NSN 5985-00-721-0255
NSN 5855-00-165-3093
NSN 5895-00-554-4573