BS 1702:1950

This standard BS 1702:1950 Specification for mild steel drums (heavy duty - fixed ends) is classified in these ICS categories:

• 55.140 Barrels. Drums. Canisters

This British Standard covers heavy duty welded mild steel drums with fixed ends, with capacities from 5–90 imperial gal. It does not apply to the special drums required for the storage and conveyance of the following liquids:–

carbon disulphide¹⁾

any liquid not complying with the pressure test described in the Appendix.

The standard also covers the 44 imperial gallon drum used by the petroleum industry.

Construction, dimensions of welded drums, 5 to 90 imperial gallons, including 44-imperial gallon petroleum drum. Materials, closures, test methods.