ASTM D5998-10
(Specification)Standard Specification for Molded Polyethylene Shipping and Storage Drums
Standard Specification for Molded Polyethylene Shipping and Storage Drums
ABSTRACT
This specification covers self-supporting, molded polyethylene, tight head drums for use in surface and air shipments. Drums shall be manufactured from virgin or recycled polyethylene plastics, and with handles and openings the number of which depends on the capacity of the drum. Safety seals and torque wrenches may also be provided as necessary. The drum shall be uniform in color and free of lumps, blisters, or flash, with the drum interior clean and free of foreign matter. Drop, leak proofness, hydrostatic pressure, stacking, handling, and capacity tests shall be performed and shall conform to the requirements specified. The drum shall also be examined to assess its conformance with the specified dimensions and capacity.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers self supporting, molded polyethylene, tight head drums designed for surface and air shipment, ranging in size from 5 gal (19 L) to and including 55 gal (208 L).
1.2 Virgin or recycled polyethylene plastics or combinations thereof can be used provided the finished product meets the requirements of this specification.
Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
Note 2—This standard is intended to replace MIL-D-43703C.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D5998 −10
StandardSpecification for
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Molded Polyethylene Shipping and Storage Drums
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5998; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope* 2.3 Federal Regulations:
21 CFR 121 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and
1.1 This specification covers self supporting, molded
Regulations Promulgated Thereunder
polyethylene, tight head drums designed for surface and air
21 CFR 177
shipment, ranging in size from 5 gal (19 L) to and including 55
49 CFR 173 Shippers—General Requirements for Ship-
gal (208 L).
ments and Packagings
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1.2 Virgin or recycled polyethylene plastics or combina-
49 CFR 178 Specifications for Packaging
tions thereof can be used provided the finished product meets
2.4 Other:
the requirements of this specification.
National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC-100)
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
Uniform Freight Classification (UFC)
NOTE 2—This standard is intended to replace MIL-D-43703C. 6
2.5 National Sanitation Foundation International:
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
NSF Standard No. 2 Food Service Equipment
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
NSF Standard No. 51 Plastics Materials and Components
information only.
Used in Food Service Equipment
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 For definitions or terms, see Terminology D883 or
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Guide D7209.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Requirements
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Materials—Drums shall conform to 49 CFR 173.24 and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
178.509 Type 1H1. The drum material and components shall
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
conform to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Food
D1972 Practice for Generic Marking of Plastic Products
AdditiveAmendment21CFR177,1520andNSFInternational
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
Standard No. 2 and 51 when used for food products. Recycled
D4504 Specification for Molded Polyethylene Open-Head-
plastic can be used when practical as long as the finished
Pails for Industrial Shipping of Nonhazardous Goods
product meets the requirements of this specification.
D4919 GuideforTestingofHazardousMaterialsPackagings
4.2 Design and Construction—Drums shall conform to 49
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and
CFR173.24and178.509,Type1H1.Drumsshallbemoldedof
Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
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materials specified in 4.1. Five gallon (19 L) drums shall be
2.2 ANSI Standards:
furnished with one or two carrying handles. Fifteen gallon (57
ANSI Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection
L) drums shall be furnished with one or two handles on the top
by Attributes
or without handles. Drums greater than 20 gal shall be
fabricated so that they can be individually handled by custom-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15.01 on Polyethylene ary handling devices. Handling devices shall withstand the
Plastics (Disbanded 01/2012).
combined lifted weight of the drum and contents. Rolling rings
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally
on drums are optional, and when specified, a minimum of two
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D5998 - 03. DOI:
are required.
10.1520/D5998-10.
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As defined in Guide D7209.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
the ASTM website. www.access.gpo.gov.
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4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org. Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4.2.1 Openings—The 5-gal (19-L) drum shall have one FOOD.
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D5998–03 Designation: D5998 – 10
Standard Specification for
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Molded Polyethylene Shipping and Storage Drums
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5998; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers self supporting, molded polyethylene, tight head drums designed for surface and air shipment,
ranging in size from 5 gal (19 L) to and including 55 gal (208 L).
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1.2 The polyethylene plastics to be used may be virgin plastics or recycled plastics.Virgin or recycled polyethylene plastics or
combinations thereof can be used provided the finished product meets the requirements of this specification.
NOTE1—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard. 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
NOTE 2—This standard is intended to replace MIL-D-43703C.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1972 Practice for Generic Marking of Plastic Products
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D4504 Specification for Molded Polyethylene Open-Head-Pails for Industrial Shipping of Nonhazardous Goods
D4919 Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings
D5033Guide for Development ofASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics 7209 Guide for Waste
Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
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2.3 Federal Regulations:
21 CFR 121 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and Regulations Promulgated Thereunder
21 CFR 177
49 CFR 173 Shippers—General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings
49 CFR 178 Specifications for Packaging
2.4 Other:
National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC-100)
Uniform Freight Classification (UFC)
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2.5 National Sanitation Foundation International:
NSF Standard No. 2 Food Service Equipment
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15.01 on Thermoplastic
Materials.Polyethylene Plastics.
Current edition approved July 10, 2003.April 1, 2010. Published September 2003.June 2010. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 19962003
as D5998-96.D5998 - 03. DOI: 10.1520/D5998-103.
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As defined in Guide D5033D7209.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available 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.
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Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140.
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Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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NSF Standard No. 51 Plastics Materials and Components Used in Food Service Equipment
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions or terms, see Terminology D883 or Guide D5033D7209.
4. Requirements
4.1 Materials—Drums shall conform to 49 CFR 173.24 and 178.509 Type 1H1. The drum material and components shall
conform to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Food Additive Amendment 21 CFR 177, 1520 and NSF International
Standard No. 2 and 51 when used for food products. Recycled plastic maycan be used when practical as long as the finished
product meets the requirements of this spec
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