Re: DOT 7A drums

[Gv1@aol.com]

Much like receiving a chemical without a  MSDS sheet, possessing a spec 
package without the paperwork, makes the package essentially unusuable.  The 
maker of a spec package has documentation as to what the package can be 
certified for.  The documentation supporting Type A certification is part of 
the purchase.  Any good container manufacturer will understand this.  We use 
Skolnik steel drums (10, 30, 55, 85 gal) and they have good documentation.

Even if the manufacturer asserts a container is a Type A, how would you know 
the limitations of the package like gross weight, torque specifications, 
etc?..  You could probably find a cross reference for another manufacturer's 
package with the same ratings that is certified as a Type A, but as soon as 
you used this, you'd probably find out after the fact that something was not 
quite the same and find yourself in trouble.

Good luck on finding the documentation.
Glen Vickers
glen.vickers@exeloncorp.com