Open-Head UN-Rated Kraft Fiber Drums for Dry/Solid Chemical Packaging
Open-head kraft fiber drums from a China packaging supplier, positioned for dry or solid chemical, pigment, pesticide, fragrance, flavor, bulk drug intermediate, and industrial product packaging. Reported configuration includes kraft paper body, galvanized steel hoops, plywood bottom, 179 L nominal capacity, 50 cm diameter, 95 cm height, and claimed UN marking reference 1G/Y60/S. Buyers should verify UN certificate validity, tested packing group, permitted contents, closure instructions, stacking/load test data, and export packaging documentation before placing orders.
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Material: kraft paper / kraft linerboard body with polyvinyl alcohol glue as stated by sourceChemical packaging / UN-rated fiber drumCandidate: verify UN certificate and product-specific DG packaging suitability
Reported UN marking: 1G/Y60/S; buyer should verify certificate and marking format against intended goods
Reported capacity: 179 L for listed model; broader range stated as 116 L to 186 L
Reported dimensions: diameter 50 cm, height 95 cm
Reported weight: 8 kg per drum
Reported bearing capacity: 250 kg; confirm tested gross mass and permitted filling weight
Reported stacking strength: 440 lb evenly distributed; request test report and storage condition assumptions
Top closure: galvanized steel hoop, open-head design
Bottom: galvanized steel hoop with plywood bottom
Color: brown; external decoration, printed logo, hazard details, and product information reportedly available
HS code stated by source: 4819500000
Who uses this page
Target buyers
Chemical exporters requiring UN-rated packaging for dry or solid products
Pigment, dye, and additive manufacturers
Pesticide and agrochemical formulators handling solid materials
Fragrance, flavor, and aroma chemical suppliers using dry/solid packaging formats
Bulk pharmaceutical intermediate and industrial powder exporters
Distributors sourcing China-origin fiber drums for overseas chemical packing lines
Contract packers and toll manufacturers requiring documented export packaging
Before matching
Documents to check
CAS number, grade, assay, and impurity profile
SDS, COA, TDS, HS code, and transport classification
Destination-market import documents before supplier matching
Package and route
Packing notes
Intended for dry or solid materials; confirm suitability if product is hygroscopic, dusty, high-density, corrosive, oxidizing, odorous, or moisture-sensitive
Request exact inner liner or barrier options if packaging chemicals that require moisture, vapor, dust, or contamination control
Confirm closure components supplied with each drum, including lid, ring, gasket or seal type, bolt/lever closure, and closure torque or assembly instructions
For dangerous goods, request the full UN performance packaging certificate, test report, production batch traceability, and approved closure method
Confirm whether drums are supplied palletized, nested, or assembled, and verify container loading quantity for 20 ft/40 ft/40 HQ shipments
Check whether export cartons, pallets, fumigation status for plywood components, and ISPM 15 requirements apply to the destination market
Confirm printing options for product identification, lot numbers, handling marks, hazard communication panels, and customer artwork
Ask whether samples are production-identical and whether sample freight and lead time are acceptable before bulk order
Applications and sourcing options
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Use context
Common applications
Export packaging for dry solid chemicals where a compatible UN-rated fiber drum is required
Bulk packing of powders, granules, flakes, pigments, dyes, and similar non-liquid materials
Secondary or primary packaging selection for chemical shipments after matching certificate scope to product hazard profile
Custom-printed industrial drum supply for overseas distributors and contract packers
Trial sample evaluation before container-load procurement
How we compare
Sourcing options
Request samples for dimensional and closure-quality checks before bulk order
Source listed 179 L model or ask for 116 L to 186 L alternatives depending on filled weight and warehouse handling needs
Specify UN-certified production lot with certificate package rather than non-certified commercial drums
Add inner liners or barrier bags if the chemical requires moisture or contamination control
Arrange third-party inspection for UN markings, dimensions, closure components, packing, and document consistency
Compare FOB, CIF, and other Incoterms based on freight cost, destination DG acceptance, and buyer import capability
Human review
Compliance notes
No CAS number applies to the drum itself; buyers should match the drum certification to the CAS/product identity, UN number, packing group, physical state, density, and hazard class of the packed chemical
The listing references an export commodity packaging container quality license number 0000654 and dangerous package II grade; request copies and confirm validity with current issue date and scope
UN-rated packaging suitability is product-specific; confirm that 1G/Y60/S or any alternative marking covers the intended solid dangerous goods and maximum gross mass
Do not rely on marketplace text alone for DG acceptance; obtain signed specification sheet, UN certificate, test report, and closure instructions from the manufacturer
Confirm whether the drum is approved only for solids; avoid using for liquids unless separately certified and documented
Request confirmation of production quality control, marking permanence, batch traceability, and certificate-to-lot linkage
For export shipments, coordinate with freight forwarder and carrier on DG packaging acceptance, destination import rules, and documentation requirements
No regulatory guarantee should be assumed from the listing; buyer remains responsible for destination-market packaging, labeling, and transport compliance
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Questions to confirm
What is the exact UN marking embossed or printed on the drum, and can you provide photos of production markings?
Can you provide the current UN performance packaging certificate and full test report for this drum size?
What packing group, maximum gross mass, material state, and closure method are covered by the certificate?
Is the listed 179 L, 50 cm x 95 cm drum the same model covered by the certificate 1G/Y60/S?
Are the drums certified for solids only, or are any liquid-rated versions available?
What inner liner, moisture barrier, antistatic, food-contact, or contamination-control options are available?
What is the minimum order quantity, sample availability, production lead time, and monthly capacity for export orders?
How are drums packed for sea freight, and what is the loading quantity per container?
Checks before quote
No CAS number applies to the drum itself; buyers should match the drum certification to the CAS/product identity, UN number, packing group, physical state, density, and hazard class of the packed chemical
The listing references an export commodity packaging container quality license number 0000654 and dangerous package II grade; request copies and confirm validity with current issue date and scope
UN-rated packaging suitability is product-specific; confirm that 1G/Y60/S or any alternative marking covers the intended solid dangerous goods and maximum gross mass
Do not rely on marketplace text alone for DG acceptance; obtain signed specification sheet, UN certificate, test report, and closure instructions from the manufacturer
Confirm whether the drum is approved only for solids; avoid using for liquids unless separately certified and documented
Request confirmation of production quality control, marking permanence, batch traceability, and certificate-to-lot linkage
For export shipments, coordinate with freight forwarder and carrier on DG packaging acceptance, destination import rules, and documentation requirements
No regulatory guarantee should be assumed from the listing; buyer remains responsible for destination-market packaging, labeling, and transport compliance
Next step
Send the product page with your target quantity and market. A sourcing manager can then confirm sample options, supplier fit, packaging details, and open document gaps.
