MIL-STD-290 Packaging And Marking Of Petroleum And Related ProductsThis standard provides detailed requirements and approved uniform methods for packaging, packing, and marking of petroleum and related products for shipment, handling and storage.

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TABLE I. Unit containers for petroleum and related products (continued).

UNIT CONTAINERS	SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS			CLOSURE AND SEALS	COATING REQUIREMENTS
UNIT CONTAINERS	LEVEL B	LEVEL C (deleted)	COMMERICAL	CLOSURE AND SEALS	COATING REQUIREMENTS
	Type I quart and gallon cans may also have welded side seams. Type I cans shall be fabricated from not less than 35 gauge (MSC) tinplate. Type V Class 4 and Class 8 or 9 cans of 1-gallon capacity shall be provided with a handle affixed to the top of the can. Cans shall be of commercial sizes as regularly supplied by the petroleum industry for the product being furnished.
Cartridge, grease	SAE AMS-C-22587 Both ends of the cartridge shall be unpainted. Each cartridge shall be marked below the removable cover, "Remove cover and place this end in gun first."				Not applicable.
Drums, steel, (120 pounds grease), fully removable lug cover head	PPP-D-705, 20 Gauge, Type III		ANSI MH2	Adequate to prevent leakage. Gasket required.	The exterior coating of drums shall be in accordance with the color coating requirements specified in 5.9. Side seams shall be coated with a clear lacquer.
Drums, steel, 16 gallons fully removable head.	PPP-D-705, Type VI		ANSI MH2	Adequate to prevent leakage. Gasket required.	The exterior coating of drums shall be in accordance with color and coating requirements specified in 5.9. Side seams may be coated with a clear lacquer.
Drums, steel, 55 gallon, closed head	PPP-D-729, 16 Gauge, Class A		ANSI MH2	Adequate to prevent leakage. Drums used for MIL-PRF-17331 and MIL-PRF-17672 shall not be fitted with zinc coated closures.	Fog-spraying is not mandatory for contractor-furnished drums. If these drums are fog-sprayed, they must be steamed cleaned and dried before filling. The exterior coating of the drums shall be in accordance with the color and coating requirements specified in 5.9. Type III and MIL-PRF-17672. Drums used for MIL-PRF-17331 and MIL-PRF-17672 shall not have interiors coated with zinc phosphate.