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Choosing the Right Fuel Drum
Our extensive range of UN approved fuel drums provides a solution for both small to large-scale applications.
We offer a variety of materials, including lacquer lined and non lacquer steel drums, stainless steel, composite steel, aluminium bottles and durable plastic HDPE options. Whether you’re looking for compact 125ml and 8 gallon or larger 55 gallon containers, our selection ensures compliance with the highest safety standards.
Select from a wide range of UN approved fuel drums, consider these key factors.
- Capacity: Choose from 125ml aluminium drums, ideal for fuel samples all the way up to 59 gallon plastic fuel drums.
- Material: A variety of materials are available including; plastic, aluminium, steel and composite drums
- Full compliance: all our UN approved containers meet the packaging regulations set out in DOT, IATA and IMDG modal regulations .
Key Considerations for Choosing a Gasoline Drum for Fuel Transportation
When choosing a suitable packaging for fuel, consider the following key factors to ensure compliance:
- What fuel type will you be transporting? Identify your substance.
- What is your mode of transport? You must refer to the relevant mode of transport regulations to ensure you are transporting your substance compliantly (IATA, DOT, IMDG).
- Which packaging is permitted? Refer to the relevant packing instruction (PI) for your substance to see permitted packaging and capacity allowances.
- Are there any other previsions? Check any special provisions.
- Can you ship by LQ or EQ? Alternative packaging requirements are permitted.
- Is it compatible? It is the shipper’s responsibility to check the compatibility of the substance with the intended packaging.
Why Is Using the Correct Fuel Transportation Important?
Drums for gasoline are essential for a wide range of industries where fuel transport is critical. From small scale operations like fuel sampling, to large industrial sites, our fuel drums ensure safe, compliant transport needs that meet the demands of various applications.
Fuel is highly flammable and must be properly contained during transport to prevent accidents, spills and environmental damage. Using non compliant packaging significantly increases these risks. For safe and reliable transportation, UN certified gasoline drums are a regulatory requirement for transporting commercial and industrial applications.
At Air Sea USA, we offer robust, regulated steel, aluminium, composite and plastic fuel packaging solutions tailored to meet your specific requirements.
Fast Shipping on Gasoline Transportation Drums
Get your fuel drums delivered quickly and safely across the U.S. Our efficient shipping ensures your order arrives on time so that you can transport fuel safely and compliantly.
Order Fuel Drums Today
Whether you’re looking for small 125ml aluminium drums, 7 gallon steel drums, 16 gallon composite drums or large 59 gallon plastic drums, we provide a variety of solutions to meet your needs.
Order now by contacting our experts for help selecting the right solution for your needs.
Fuel Drum FAQs
UN approved fuel drums are containers that have successfully passed the required performance tests stipulated in the dangerous goods regulations.
Examples of performance testing include drop tests, stack tests and pressure tests. Packaging that successfully passes these tests is then UN approved and features a UN Specification Mark.
The UN marking indicates that the drum has been designed and tested to withstand the normal conditions of transport as specified in the dangerous goods transport regulations.
Once approved by the certified authority, the drum is authorised for transporting hazardous goods safely and given a UN Specification Mark.
UN approved fuel drums are typically used for transporting a variety of hazardous liquids, including petroleum, diesel, gasoline and other flammable fuels.
Always check the specific compatibility of the drum before use and the relevant mode of transport dangerous goods regulations for packaging provisions.
Examples include:
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Gasoline (UN1203)
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Diesel Fuel (UN1202)
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Kerosene (UN1223)
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Jet Fuel (UN1863)
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Petroleum Distillates (UN1268)
UN approved fuel drums are available in steel, composite steel, aluminium and plastic drums for gasoline, with various capacities to meet different requirements.
All UN approved drums are:
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UN Certified for hazardous substances, meeting IATA, DOT, and IMDG Regulations
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Suitable for multiple fuel types
Plastic Gasoline Drums
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Lightweight & portable
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Corrosion resistant
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Leak-proof seals
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Affordable solution for small to large shipping needs
Steel Gasoline Drums
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Heavy duty & impact resistant
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Designed for both small and large-scale fuel transportation
A UN approved drum will have a UN Specification Mark which indicates the container type, material, and information related to the performance test and weight limits.
All fuel drums provided by Air Sea USA are UN approved.
Yes. UN approved fuel drums are designed specifically for various hazardous substances, including fuel.
However, it is the shipper’s responsibility to check if the packaging is suitable for the specific hazardous goods.
Many UN approved fuel drums are designed for reuse.
However, they should always be inspected for damage and correctly sterilised before being used again.
Yes, several UN approved fuel drums are designed to be stackable.
It is important to follow weight and height restrictions to prevent accidents, ensure stacking is stable, and that the drums are appropriately secured.
Yes, all UN approved fuel drums are designed to comply with UN dangerous goods modal regulations for the safe transport of hazardous materials, including transport by land, sea and air.
Yes, bulk purchasing options are available for UN approved fuel drums.
If you’re looking for a suitable alterative solution to drums, we also have a range of jerricans which may be suitable for your needs. You can browse our range of plastic jerricans here and our tin jerricans here.
