Buyer's / Shipper's Guide

 

The SSCI is proud to make the following brochures available to you. Click on the titles or links below to view electronic versions.

 

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Buyer's/Shipper's Checklist

The Buyer's/Shipper's Checklist for Packaging Regulated and Non-Regulated Materials contains valuable information about the responsibilities of product fillers in selecting the proper steel packaging for their product. To view the broshure, click here.

Container Assembly and Closure Instructions

This brochure provides guidance on DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations regarding proper assembly and closing of steel drums and pails. To view the brochure, click here.

 

Steel Drum and Pail Accessory Compatibility

The Steel Drum and Pail Accessory Compatibility brochure provides guidance on choosing the proper plugs, flanges, gaskets, interior treatments, removable liners, seam sealers, interior linings, and any accessory that might come in contact with a product. To view the brochure click here.

 

Certifiable Marks for Steel Drums and Pails

The Certifiable UN Marks for Steel Drums and Pails brochure provides information that may help clarify the requirements of UN Markings on performance-based packaging. To view the brochure, click here.

 

Lining Selection Guidelines for Interior Lined Steel Drums and Pails

The Lining Selection Guidelines for Interior Lined Steel Drums and Pails brochure provides guidance for selecting a compatible interior coating for the varied products packaged in steel drums and pails. To view the brochure, click here.

 

Color Selector Chart for New Steel Drums and Pails

The Color Selector Chart for New Steel Drums and Pails contains samples of the 20 SSCI adopted RAL Classic palette. To view the brochure, click here. Please note that the colors in the electronic version are approximations of the RAL based colors. To request a hard copy of the chart, please contact the SSCI office.