When there is a spill during transport it can be a messy situation, and if contents are hazardous or poisonous it can become highly dangerous. Having the necessary equipment to quickly and safely clean up a site is vital; overpack drums often play a key role in the cleanup and storage of dangerous materials. These open head drums have the ability to hold solids or liquids which gives them an expansive range of uses, and are made heavier and stronger than industry standards to provide a safe and secure option.
The strong durability of an overpack drum allows them to be used in a wide variety of situations such as the storage or transport of used sorbents. Overpack drums are often used in the cleaning of a contaminated site and in emergency response situations. They are specially designed and manufactured to securely hold hazardous materials which makes them useful for spill kits or other disaster preparedness plans. Skolnik Industries uses 16 gauge steel in production of overpack drums
These drums are tested for solids and UN certified as a secure outer packaging. Also, Skolnik Industries tests our overpack drums, as per the CFR 49, for the overpacking of Toxic by Inhalation packaging. This test, at 1A2/X plus 15 psi hydrostatic pressure, ensures the safe storage of materials which are poisonous to breathe. The drums come in 20-85 gallon capacities and feature a lever lock closure (proper closure instructions can be found here)
The overpacking of toxic by inhalation contents can be dangerous, and proper containers should be used each and every time. Having a durable overpack drum improves the safety and security of storing and transporting hazardous materials. Skolnik Industries’ TIH Overpack drums are stronger and thicker than industry standards and have been put through tests for both solids and liquids. The right drum can make all the difference between a safe and successful transport or cleanup and a headline-worthy disaster. Make sure you choose the best product for your overpack needs, every time.