Eas required by 49 cfr 178.350, the drum must be marked with "usa dot 7a type a"; 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 5910-00-373-3743
NSN 5965-01-258-8735
NSN 7035-00-206-6123
NSN 5996-01-323-7763
NSN 5998-00-810-8374
NSN 5950-01-350-3702
NSN 6105-00-179-0025
NSN 7035-01-428-2336
NSN 2925-01-642-3255
NSN 5945-00-517-8410
NSN 6240-00-847-5134
NSN 5905-01-517-6617