Document ID: UN1A2-Y1.9-100 3-23-13 Certification.

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Approved Certification March 23, 2013

The sample containers tested have satisfied the testing requirements and are in conformance with the
United Nations/DOT, IATA, ICAO and IMO packaging regulations and are eligible to bear the following
markings required by 49 CFR , section 178.601.
Package Marking: u 1A2/Y1.9/100/13/
n USA/M4121(Homerville), M4071(Chicago Can),M5380(North Brunswick)
Packaging Description
5.0 Gallons (18.93 liters) or lower capacities are valid under this certification. 26 Gauge Tapered
Body, 26 Gauge Bottom, 24 Gauge UN Style Lug Cover with Flowed-In Gasket, Bail Attached.

Closures Rieke FS-10 – crimped per Rieke Corporation instructions

3/4” Drum Bung, plug torqued tight
2” Drum Bung, plug torque tight
2 1/8” Screw nozzle & cap, torqued to 35-45 in.-lbs.
2 1/4” Screw nozzle & cap, torqued to 35-45 in.-lbs.
Poly vent plug
Rieke 57 mm DIN, HZ-60-H-SP- crimped per Rieke Corporation instructions

UN Lug Cover must be crimped in accordance with B-Way print PD000-5-001.

Packaging Performance Tests

All tests were done in accordance with 49 CFR , Subpart M – Testing of Non-bulk Packagings and
Packages.
Test Spec Test Level Result
Drop Test paragraph 178.603 1.9 meters pass
Leakproofness Test paragraph 178.604 20 kPa pass
Hydrostatic Pressure Test paragraph 178.605 100 kPa pass
Stack Test paragraph 178.606 3 meters pass
Vibratory Standard paragraph 178.608 1 hour pass

All tests were performed at the Garland manufacturing facility. A copy of this test report can be provided
upon request.

Harold DePriest
Technical Service Engineer

3737 MILLER PARK DRIVE, GARLAND, TEXAS 75042 TELEPHONE—972-535-1100 FAX—972-535-1110

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CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAILS

MANUAL CRIMPING TOOLS
Tool: Rieke FS-600 FLEXSPOUT Crimping Tool
Products
FS-10-6 FLEXSPOUT
FS-10-7 FLEXSPOUT
FS-10-8V FLEXSPOUT
FS-40 Poly-Flexcap
FS-41 Poly-Flexcap – Retainer and diaphragm only
PFA-22 3/4” Flange and plug assembly
PFA-32 3/4” Flange and crimping ring only.
Operation
The closure is to be fully seated on the container opening.
Place the FS-600 crimping tool over the closure, tool should rest on the
container.
Grasp the handles (one in each hand). Fully depress the handles applying
even pressure on each handle to affect a full crimp.
Gauging
Use the G-101-1 gauge to check the crimp. The gauge must pass freely
over the crimped closure.

57 mm REL PLASTIC CLOSURE INSERTION

After the container is filled place the closure in the opening and center it as closely as
possible.
Apply downward force until the closure is fully seated. The closure will normally snap in
with a distinct sound. Do not continue to apply force after the insertion is complete
because this could result in damage to the opening.

DRUM FITTING APPLICATION TORQUE VALUES- ¾” to 2-3/4”

Steel plug with Visecar (Buna N) 2” 30 Ft.Lbs.
1-1/2” 30 Ft.Lbs.
¾” 16 Ft.Lbs
Steel Plug with Polyseal or Iradiated Polyseal 2” 40 Ft.Lbs.
¾” 20 Ft.Lbs.
Nylon or Plastic plug with White EPT or White Visecar 2” 20 Ft.Lbs.
¾” 9 Ft.Lbs.
Tri-Sure or Rieke Steel plug with Black Buna 2” 20 Ft.Lbs.
or EPDM Gaskets ¾” 12 Ft.Lbs.

SCREW NOZZLE AND ASSEMBLIES

The recommended application torque for 2-1/8 and 2-1/4 inch screw nozzles is 40-60 inch
pounds. Thread-stripping can occur if the screw cap is over torque.

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