Eagle 1601MB Blue High Density Polyethylene Lab Pack Drum with Metal Lever-lo...

Eagle 1601MB Blue High Density Polyethylene Lab Pack Drum with Metal Lever-lock Lid, 30 gallon Capacity, 28.5" Height, 21.25" Diameter Product Details Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 21.2 x 28.5 inches ; 18 pounds Shipping Weight: 19.6 pounds Domestic Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues. International Shipping: This item is not eligible for international shipping. Learn More Item model number: 1601MB The Eagle blue high-density polyethylene lab pack drum comes with a plasticlid and a metal lever-lock ring, has a 30-gallon capacity, and can be used tostore, transport, and dispose of small, intact containers of hazardousmaterials and help contain spills. The drum is made of blue HDPE (high-densitypolyethylene), which weighs less than steel, is resistant to dents, punctures,and certain chemicals, and may be incinerated. The drum is blow-molded forwall strength and thinness. Ultraviolet (UV) inhibitors minimize fading anddiscoloring. The lever-lock ring can be used to secure the lid to the drum.Full drums can be stacked up to three high. The drum has a storage capacity of30 gallons, weighs 15 lb., and measures approximately 28-1/2" high and 21-1/4"in diameter. It is suitable for holding containers with a capacity of 5gallons or less. This product meets U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation 173.12and United Nations (UN) standards concerning the packaging and shipping ofhazardous materials. It can be used to store or transport hazardous materialsin Packing Groups I, II, or III defined in the Code of Federal Regulations(CFR). It complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation177.1520 regarding food contact surfaces. It meets Underwriters Laboratories(UL) standard 94 concerning the flammability of plastic materials. This itemhas United Nations (UN) specification markings of 1H2/X120/S and 1H2/Y180/S.(1H2 is the packaging code for a plastic open-head drum; X120 indicates thatthe product has met tests for Packing Groups I, II, and III at a maximum grossmass of 120 kg; Y180 indicates that the product has met tests for PackingGroups II and III at a maximum gross mass of 180 kg; and S is a designationfor solids.) Hazardous storage drums are used to safely store, transport, and dispose ofhazardous materials. They are typically made of polyethylene or steel. Open-head drums have a removable lid and can store hazardous solids or liquids.Closed-head drums have a fixed top, can store hazardous liquids, and have bungholes for filling and pouring. Salvage drums, also known as overpack drums andrecovery drums, can be used to store and transport smaller containers thathold hazardous materials and that are damaged or leaking. Certain drums may beincinerated along with the waste itself. Hazardous storage drums may meet U.S.Department of Transportation (DOT) and other federal regulations and UnitedNations (UN) guidelines regarding the storage and shipment of hazardousmaterials. Hazardous storage drums are often assigned a UN code to indicatethe container type, performance level, specific gravity, hydrostatic testpressure, and other information. Hazardous storage drums are used in a varietyof industries involved with manufacturing, shipping, and environmentalservices. Eagle Manufacturing Company manufactures industrial safety, haz-mat, andstorage products that meet International Organization for Standardization(ISO) standards for quality assurance. The company, founded in 1894, isheadquartered in Wellsburg, VA.