ASTM D5998-96
Historical Standard: ASTM D5998-96 Standard Specification for Molded Polyethylene Shipping and Storage Drums
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM D5998
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers self supporting, molded polyethylene, tight head drums designed for surface and air shipment, ranging in size from 5 gal (19 L) to and including 55 gal (208 L).
1.2 The polyethylene plastics to be used may be virgin plastics or recycled plastics.
Note 1- There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.
Note 2- This standard is intended to replace MIL-D-43703C and PS 34-95.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1972 Practice for Generic Marking of Plastic Products
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D4504 Specification for Molded Polyethylene Open-Head-Pails for Industrial Shipping of Nonhazardous Goods
D4919 Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
Keywords
barrel; container; plastic container; polyethylene drum; recycled plastic; Air shipment; Containers--plastic materials/applications; Drums; Molded shipping/storage drums; Plastic containers; Polyethylene (PE)--specifications; Polyethylene (PE) containers; Shipping containers/materials/applications--specifications; Storage drums; Surface shipment; Tighthead drum
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 55.140 (Barrels. Drums. Canisters); 83.080.20 (Thermoplastic materials)
DOI: 10.1520/D5998-96
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