Composite Packaging

Composite packaging as defined in the 49CRF 171.8 Definitions and Abbreviations is defined as follows” composite packaging means a packaging consisting of an outer packaging and an inner receptacle, so constructed that the inner receptacle and the outer packaging form an integral packaging. Once assembled it remains thereafter an integrated single unit; it is filled, stored, shipped and emptied as such”.
The way that composite packaging differs from combination packaging is that it cannot be taken apart. It must be used as assembled. If it is taken apart, the integrity of the package would be destroyed.
We stock two composite packages. One is a 5 gallon steel pail with a polyethylene liner and the other is a 55 gallon steel drum with a blow molded polyethylene container.
5 Gallon Steel Composite Pail with Rieke Spout (sold separately)
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5 Gallon Polyethylene 2U Black Steel Round 0.5mm 24 GA Insert 1/8 Vent in Body Item: SPO0005CS2L001 UN Rating: 6HA1/Y1.8/100 Opening: Open Head Pack: 36 This black steel pail is a composite pail with a plastic liner. The liners are produced separately from the pail and hand assembled. The pail takes a Rieke Flexspout (sold separately) which must be attached with a special crimping tool. The pail comes with a dust cap which is removed and the pail is then filled. When the Flexspout is applied, it seals the liner to the pail, as well as sealing the spout to the pail. There is small hole in the side of the pail which allows any air between the liner and bladder to be forced out. UN6HA1/Y1.8/100 |
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Natural Plastic 70mm Flexspout Flexspout Item: PCA0000RI00011 UN Rating: Opening: 70mm Pack: 500 These Rieke Flexspouts must be crimped onto the opening of compatible containers. The crimp on tool is sold separately. |
Please take a look at this very informative article on our composite pail.
55 Gallon Steel Composite Drum
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55 Gallon Black Steel Round Composite Item: SDC0055MA2L001 UN Rating: 6HA1/X1.6/300 Opening: Pack: 1 This is a steel/poly lined composite drum. The inner polyethylene container is blow molded in one piece to help insure product purity. MOQ 100 Pieces |
You can find more information on our 55 gallon steel composite drum in this article.
- 55 Gallon Steel Composite Drum – SPP55DPBKW1823
- UN Marking on SPP55DPBKW1823 – 55 Gallon Composite Drum
- Poly Insert for 55 Gallon Steel Composite Drum – SPP55DPBKW1823
- Picture of poly insert for 55 gallon steel composite drum – SPP55DPBKW1823
- Top of 55 Gallon Steel Composite Drum – SPP55DPBKW1823
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