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This standard contains requirements for the remanufacturing and reconditioning of steel and plastic drums for use in the transportation of dangerous goods. It provides non-mandatory guidelines for the sorting of used drums prior to processing and gives specific requirements for the remanufacturing, reconditioning, inspection, testing and marking of drums qualifying for reuse. Part I provides guidelines for steel drums and Part II provides guidelines for plastic drums.

This standard does not apply to drums larger than 450 L in capacity.

The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any existing applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.

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Published: 12/01/1998