Rated capacity.

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety AdministrationOfficial agency material

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(a) Rated capacity as marked (see § 178.352-6). Not less than 55 gallons nor more than 110 gallons for the outer steel drum. Not more than 17.74 L for the inner vessel.

(b) The authorized maximum gross weight of the package is 160 kg (350 pounds) for sizes not over 210 L (55 gallons) or 220 kg (480 pounds) for sizes over 210 L (55 gallons) but not over 420 L (110 gallons).

[Amdt. 178-1, 33 FR 14934, Oct. 4, 1968, as amended by Amdt. 178-35, 39 FR 45246, Dec. 31, 1974. Redesignated by Amdt. 178-97, 55 FR 52716, Dec. 21, 1990, and amended by Amdt. 178-99, 58 FR 51534, Oct. 1, 1993; 66 FR 45382, 45387, 45389, Aug. 28, 2001]