1、Designation: D5998 10Standard Specification forMolded Polyethylene Shipping and Storage Drums1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5998; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A n
2、umber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope*1.1 This specification covers self supporting, molded poly-ethylene, tight head drums designed for surface and airshipment, ranging in size
3、 from 5 gal (19 L) to and including 55gal (208 L).1.2 Virgin or recycled polyethylene plastics2or combina-tions thereof can be used provided the finished product meetsthe requirements of this specification.NOTE 1There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.NOTE 2This standard is intended to rep
4、lace MIL-D-43703C.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this
5、 standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD1972 Practice for Generic Marking of Plastic ProductsD3951 Practice for Commercial
6、PackagingD4504 Specification for Molded Polyethylene Open-Head-Pails for Industrial Shipping of Nonhazardous GoodsD4919 Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packag-ingsD7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, andUse of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products2.2 ANSI Standards:4ANSI
7、Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspectionby Attributes2.3 Federal Regulations:521 CFR 121 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act andRegulations Promulgated Thereunder21 CFR 17749 CFR 173 ShippersGeneral Requirements for Ship-ments and Packagings49 CFR 178 Specifications for Packaging2.4 Other
8、:National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC-100)Uniform Freight Classification (UFC)2.5 National Sanitation Foundation International:6NSF Standard No. 2 Food Service EquipmentNSF Standard No. 51 Plastics Materials and ComponentsUsed in Food Service Equipment3. Terminology3.1 For definitions or term
9、s, see Terminology D883 orGuide D7209.4. Requirements4.1 MaterialsDrums shall conform to 49 CFR 173.24 and178.509 Type 1H1. The drum material and components shallconform to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, FoodAdditiveAmendment 21 CFR 177, 1520 and NSF InternationalStandard No. 2 and 51 when
10、 used for food products. Recycledplastic can be used when practical as long as the finishedproduct meets the requirements of this specification.4.2 Design and ConstructionDrums shall conform to 49CFR 173.24 and 178.509, Type 1H1. Drums shall be molded ofmaterials specified in 4.1. Five gallon (19 L)
11、 drums shall befurnished with one or two carrying handles. Fifteen gallon (57L) drums shall be furnished with one or two handles on the topor without handles. Drums greater than 20 gal shall be1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 onPlastics and is the direct responsibi
12、lity of Subcommittee D20.15.01 on PolyethylenePlastics.Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originallyapproved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D5998 - 03. DOI:10.1520/D5998-10.2As defined in Guide D7209.3For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website
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14、ww.ansi.org.5Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http:/www.access.gpo.gov.6Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., AnnArbor, MI 48113-0140, http:/www.nsf.org.1*A Summar
15、y of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.fabricated so that they can be individually handled by custom-ary handling devices. Handling devices shall withstand thecombined
16、lifted weight of the drum and contents. Rolling ringson drums are optional, and when specified, a minimum of twoare required.4.2.1 OpeningsThe 5-gal (19-L) drum shall have oneopening on the top except when specified (see 7.2) an air ventshall be added diametrically opposite the top opening. The15-ga
17、l, 30-gal, and 55-gal (57-L, 114-L, and 208-L) drumsshall have two openings. The opening shall not exceed 2.7 in.(69 mm) in diameter, and when specified shall have either acommercial clinch-on closure (flexible or reversible spout) ormolded-in opening. The molded-in opening for the 5-gal(19-L) drum
18、shall be externally threaded to accept a buttressthreaded cap closure, an internally threaded opening to acceptan NPS plug, or a commercial clinch-on closure. Themolded-in opening for the 15-gal, 30-gal, and 55-gal (57-L,114-L, and 208-L) drums shall have molded-in internal NPS orbuttress threads (s
19、ee 4.2.1.1). There shall be not less than twoand one half buttress threads. The closure for flexible spoutshall be a metal or plastic screw cap or plug having not lessthan two continuous full threads that match the opening and ofsufficient length to completely engage a minimum of twothreads when the
20、 cap with gasket or cap liner in place isscrewed in.4.2.1.1 Plug and GasketThe buttress plug and gasketshall be made of material resistant to the lading and shall havenot less than two continuous external buttress threads thatmatch the internal thread of the opening. The plug shall have a34-in. (20-
21、mm) NPS center reducer with molded-in diaphragm.The34-in. (20-mm) center reducer without molded diaphragmshall accept a34-in. (20-mm) NPT plug as allowed byappropriate shipping and storage regulations. Vented closuredevices shall be used for surface shipments only as allowed byappropriate shipping a
22、nd storage regulations.4.2.1.2 Safety SealsWhen specified, commercial safetyseals shall be furnished with each drum for application to allopenings of the drum. The safety seals shall either be fabricatedfrom a corrosion-resistant material, or be coated with acorrosion-resistant finish. The safety se
23、als shall be crimpedonto the drums in such a manner that the seals are deformedand cannot be reused once they have been removed. The safetyseals shall have instructions printed on them that describe themethod of removal unless superseded by more importantinformation such as a caution statement. Safe
24、ty seals on drumscontaining food or potable water shall meet food contactrequirements of 4.1.4.2.1.3 Torque Indicating or Torque Limiting PlugWrenchTorque wrenches capable of applying specified clo-sure torque are to be used for tightening all closures asnecessary.4.3 MarkingDrum markings shall conf
25、orm to 49 CFRSubpart L and other appropriate requirements. Also, the manu-facturers recommended closure torque range for prevention ofleakage from threaded closure shall be durably marked bymeans of embossing, labeling, stenciling, lithographing, silkscreening or stamping on the drum when a specifie
26、d torquerequirement is needed to meet performance requirements.Unless otherwise specified, the markings shall be embossed onthe sidewall or bottom head of the drum in characters not lessthan12 in. (13 mm) high. Unless otherwise specified, the tophead of each drum shall be marked “DO NOT REUSE FORFOO
27、D.” The marking shall be embossed or indelibly stenciledin a contrasting color in capital letters not less than12 in. (13mm) high.4.4 CapacityThe minimum actual capacity shall be notless than rated capacity plus 4 %. The maximum actualcapacity shall be not greater than the applicable rated capacity(
28、see 1.2) plus 15 % for 5-gal (19-L) drums and shall not begreater than rated capacity plus 10 % for drums 15 gal (57 L)and over.4.5 PerformanceIn addition to the requirements specifiedherein, drums shall not show cracks or leaks when subjected totests specified in 5.3.5. Drums with repaired bodies a
29、ndcomponents shall not be acceptable.4.6 WorkmanshipThe finished drums shall be free oflumps, blisters, or flash. The threads of the openings and plugsshall be clean, well formed, free of excess flash, and distortion.The seal of the openings and plugs shall be smooth and free ofany defects that can
30、affect the functionality of the closure. Thecolor shall be uniform. The drum interior shall be clean andfree of foreign matter. The caps and spouts shall be clean, freeof excess flash or metal, and distortion.5. Quality Assurance Provisions5.1 Sampling inspection as part of manufacturing operationsi
31、s an acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to require-ments.5.2 Quality Conformance InspectionUnless otherwisespecified, sampling for inspection shall be performed as agreedby parties involved or per regulations involved or in accor-dance with Practice ANSI Z1.4.5.2.1 The end items shall be e
32、xamined for conformance tothe specified dimensions and for capacity. Any dimension notwithin the specified tolerance or any drum not meeting itscapacity as specified in 4.4, shall be classified as a defect. Thedrums shall be examined for capacity in accordance with 5.3.6.The lot size shall be expres
33、sed in units of drums of one size.The sample unit shall be one drum.5.2.2 Drums shall be selected randomly for testing and shallbe subjected to tests specified in 5.3. Testing parameters andfailure criteria shall conform to the requirements for 49 CFR178, Subpart M or other regulations appropriate.5
34、.3 Methods of InspectionDrums are to be tested inaccordance with the requirements for Packaging Group IIunless other requirements prevail.5.3.1 Drop TestDrums shall be tested in accordance with49 CFR 178.603.5.3.2 Leakproofness TestDrums shall be tested for leak-proofness in accordance with 49 CFR 1
35、78.604.5.3.3 Hydrostatic Pressure TestDrums shall be tested inaccordance with 49 CFR 178.605.5.3.4 Stacking TestDrums shall be tested in accordancewith 49 CFR 178.606.5.3.5 Handling TestThe drum shall be filled with water to98 % 6 2 % of rated capacity. The handling device to be testedshall be used
36、to lift the drum to a height of 3 ft (914 mm), thenD5998 102lowered to the ground. This shall be repeated twice and thenheld at a height of 3 ft (914 mm) for a period of 10 min. Failureto comply with the requirements of 3.2 shall be cause forrejection of the item.5.3.6 Capacity TestThe overflow capa
37、city, Vo, in gallons(litres) of the drum shall be determined by pouring fresh waterat 68 6 2F (20 6 1C) into the drum until no more water canbe added and recording the weight, W2, in pounds (kilograms).Subtract the initial weight, W1, in pounds (kilograms) of thedrum and calculate the overflow capac
38、ity, in gallons (litres).The outage is the capacity excess between the rated (marked)capacity, V, in gallons (litres) and the overflow capacity.Calculate the overflow capacity and outage using the followingformulas:Example:overflow capacity 5 Vo, gal 5W2,lb 2 W1,lb8.33, lb/gal(1)where:W1= initial we
39、ight, lb, andW2= final weight, lb.outage %! 5100 Vo 2 VratedVrated(2)where:Vo = overflow capacity, gal, andVrated= rated capacity, gal.6. Product Marking6.1 Containers intended to transport hazardous materialsmust be marked in conformance to the requirements of 49 CFR178.503.6.2 Containers not inten
40、ded to transport hazardous materialsmust be legibly and permanently embossed in characters atleast 0.47 in. (12 mm) in height. Markings must show thefollowing information:6.2.1 Manufacturers name or registered trademark.6.2.2 Container rated capacity with units (gallons or litres,or both).6.2.3 Mini
41、mum wall thickness with units (inches or milli-metres) if required for reuse.6.2.4 Month and year of manufacture (date check or otherlegible method). No minimum letter height requirement.NOTE 3In order to facilitate identification for recycling or re-use,each drum should be marked to identify the ma
42、terial of composition inconformance with the appropriate ASTM or ISO standards.7. Packaging7.1 PackingPacking shall be commercial.7.1.1 Commercial PackingDrums shall be packed in ac-cordance with Practice D3951 if specified.7.2 MarkingIn addition to any special marking requiredby the contract or ord
43、er, shipments shall be marked inaccordance with Practice D3951, as applicable.8. Keywords8.1 barrel; container; plastic container; polyethylene drum;recycled plasticSUMMARY OF CHANGESCommittee D20 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (D5998 - 03)that
44、may impact the use of this standard. (April 1, 2010)(1) Edited ISO equivalency statement (Note 1).(2) Replaced reference to D5033 with D7209.(3) Removed permissive language in the procedural sections.(4) Added Note 3.(5) Revised 1.2 and Section 6.ASTM International takes no position respecting the v
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