Last month, the Final Rule for HM-189Y included a number of editorial and error corrections. Included in these was the addition of two semi-colons and a word correction in 49CFR 173.3 (c) Addressing Salvage Drums. The insertions further refine the distinct circumstances that permit the use of Salvage Drums. The modified text defines the use [...] Read Full Story
In accordance with 49CFR 178.2(c), closure instructions are required to be supplied by manufacturers and distributors of all UN certified packagings. Responding to an inquiry from a filler who owns their IBC fleet, PHSMA applied the applicability of 178.2(c), for the return of empty, used, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC‘s). In their response, PHMSA stated that [...] Read Full Story
Recently, I spoke to a customer about some of the specialized uses for our Carbon and Stainless Steel Drums. He was surprised to hear that our Carbon and Stainless Steel Drums are used in the nuclear, pharmaceutical, chemical and wine industries and that we offer over 250 drum design types that are UN Certified for [...] Read Full Story