BS 2003:1974

This standard BS 2003:1974 Specification for mild steel drums (light duty: removable heads) is classified in these ICS categories:

• 55.140 Barrels. Drums. Canisters

This British Standard specifies requirements for light duty mild steel (coated or uncoated) drums with removable heads with nominal capacities ranging from 15 litres to 120 litres.

Appendix A gives approximate Birmingham Gauge equivalents for thickness, Appendix B lists the information to be supplied by the purchaser when ordering and Appendix C gives methods of sealing.

Materials and construction for coated or uncoated drums having nominal capacities ranging from 15 to 205 litres.