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 5990-00-230-8981
NSN 5855-00-939-4496
NSN 5950-00-683-8304
NSN 6610-00-650-4328
NSN 5910-01-131-4366
NSN 6150-01-073-2315
NSN 5835-01-386-4027
NSN 6645-01-076-4655
NSN 5930-01-457-3382
NSN 5975-01-389-3893
NSN 5935-00-055-3571
NSN 5920-00-966-6062