Evaluation of Metal Containers for Shipping Hazardous Materials.

摘要

An investigation was conducted to evaluate various types of new metal drums and pails being used for the packaging and shipping of hazardous materials,to determine if these containers will spill their contents when subjected to high internal pressure and to specified rough handling tests. Various quantities of 17H and 17C open head drums as well as samples of 37A and 37C drums and pails spilled liquid contents after rough handling. In addition,some 37A, 37B drums and 37A and 37C pails spilled their dry (powder) contents after rough handling.