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AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.3
11 DECEMBER 2001
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1A1 or 1N1 drums with a capacity greater than 120 L (32 gallons) must have a minimum thickness of
1.35 mm (0.053 inches). 1B1 drums with a capacity greater than 120 L (32 gallons) must have a
minimum thickness of 4.7 mm (0.185 inches). 1H1 drums with a capacity greater than 120 L (32
gallons) must have a minimum thickness of 3.16 mm (0.124 inches). 6HA1 drums with a capacity
greater than 120 L (32 gallons) must have a minimum thickness of 1.58 mm (0.0625 inches) for the
inner plastic drum and a minimum thickness of 1.08 mm (0.43 inches) for the outer steel drum.
A7.6.4.1. Cushion the inner drum within the outer drum with a shock-mitigating, non reactive material. There must
be a minimum of 5.0 cm (2 inches) of cushioning material between the outer surface (side) of the inner drum and the
inner surface (side) of the outer drum. There must also be at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) of cushioning material between
the outer surface (top and bottom) of the inner drum and the inner surface (top and bottom) of the outer drum.
A7.7. Polyester Resin Kits. Polyester resin and fiberglass repair kits consist of two components: a base material in
Class 3, PG II or III, and an organic peroxide activator.
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Only organic peroxides of Type D, E, or F not requiring temperature controls are authorized.
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Assign PG II or III according to the criteria for Class 3, applied to the base material.
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Ensure each component is separately packed in an inner packaging. The components may be placed in the
same outer packaging provided they will not react dangerous in the event of leakage.
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Pack organic peroxides in inner plastic or flexible tube packaging. Maximum quantity of organic peroxide
per inner packaging is 125 ml (4.22 ounces) for liquids and 500 g (1 lb.) for solids.
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Pack flammable liquids in inner glass or earthenware, plastic, metal, or aluminum packaging.
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Pack the inner packagings in one of the following outer packagings:
A7.7.1. Steel (1A2), aluminum (1B2), plywood (1D), fiber (1G), or plastic (1H2) drum.
A7.7.2. Steel (3A2) or plastic (3H2) jerrican.
A7.7.3. Fiberboard (4G), wooden (4C1 or 4C2), reconstituted wood (4F), plywood (4D), or plastic (4H2) box.
