As required ny 49 cfr 178.350, the drum must be marked with "usa dot 7a type a" and "radioactive material"; gasket shall be half round, neoprene construction in accordance with mil-r-6855 e, class 2, grade 60 or sponge rubber gasket that meets -40 degrees to +150 degrees fahrenheit 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 6320-01-123-6814
NSN 5960-01-506-7039
NSN 5965-00-892-1094
NSN 5985-00-967-2011
NSN 5990-01-500-5412
NSN 5910-01-292-0560
NSN 5915-01-313-6284
NSN 6610-00-313-0660
NSN 5960-01-224-7151
NSN 5920-01-245-6070
NSN 5895-01-295-6377
NSN 5999-00-446-8670