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Closing Drums & Other Containers Properly US DOT Guidance , <br /> United States Department of Transportation regulations state that packaging manufacturers are <br /> required to notify each person to whom the packaging is transferred of all requirements not met at the <br /> time of transfer. This requirement is given in Title 49 , Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR ) , Part 178 <br /> Specifications for Packagings , § 178 . 2 ( c) . In addition this Paragraph requires the closing information <br /> to be provided to any person to whom this package is transferred who may need to close the packaging <br /> prior to re - shipment . Furthermore , it is the shipper ' s responsibility as set forth in § 173 . 22 ( a ) (4 ) to ensure <br /> that these closing instructions are carried out as described . In order to ensure the instructions are <br /> followed in a manner to result in safe transport of hazardous materials the shipper is obligated , as set <br /> forth in § 172 . 704 ( a ) (4 ) , namely - function specific training - to train his/ her employees in the correct <br /> way to close the packaging for shipment . In order to fulfill this obligation the shipper often turns to the <br /> packaging manufacturer for this training since the manufacturer has designed , produced and tested the <br /> packaging to meet UN performance standards . Mauser is prepared to provide this training in addition to <br /> supplying closing instructions . It has been the practice of Mauser to send closing instructions attached <br /> to the shipping documents with each shipment of drums . Below is some specific information on closing <br /> Mauser packagings . <br /> The following tables and text give examples of the parts and closing torque required to prepare the <br /> drum or IBC for shipment so that it is capable of meeting the performance standards indicated by <br /> the UN marking on the side of the packaging . Mauser recommends that only parts that have been <br /> tested and certified by Mauser be used to close the packagings for shipment . Each closure is supplied <br /> with the proper gasket in accordance with the UN design type tests for the packaging supplied . In <br /> the case of removable head drums the lids , gaskets and locking rings are supplied as tested . In the <br /> case of Intermediate Bulk Containers , IBC ' s , the lid , gaskets , plugs , cages , pallets , valves and service <br /> equipment are supplied as tested . <br /> Pictures of the plugs , lids and rings may be found on the website under products and services/ <br /> accessories . If a specific closure is not listed on the website or your specific closure is not listed below, <br /> please contact Mauser Corp for assistance . <br /> PRIOR TO CLOSING . <br /> Inspect each closure to ensure that the closure has the proper gasket and that both closure and <br /> gasket are in good condition . Inspect the sealing surface for damage and make sure the threads <br /> and sealing surfaces are dry. <br /> 1 <br />