If a package or container is found to be damaged and leaking, the shipper has primary responsibility for ensuring that the hazardous goods inside, are properly packaged for transit. If a leaking package is discovered before being loaded onto a motor vehicle, over-packing into a UN Certified Salvage Drum is a compliant solution that quickly and legally puts an end to the leaky situation. While most believe that Salvage Drums are available only for damaged 55 gallon drums, there are Salvage Drums for a host of sizes and diameters from 5 to 110 US gallons. These drums all are compliant with CFR 173.3 and can be used for the safe transport of damaged, leaking or non-compliant packagings.
DOT/UN HazMat Salvage Drum