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According to 49 CFR 173.183, nitrocellulose base film must be packaged to meet the Part 178 requirements at the Packing Group III performance level using one of two methods:
1. In specific metal drums, jerricans, metal boxes, wooden boxes, plywood boxes, reconstituted wood boxes, or plywood drums: Each reel of film must be placed inside a tightly closed metal can, a polypropylene canister, or a strong cardboard or fiberboard inner packaging with its cover securely held in place by adhesive tape or paper.
2. In fiberboard boxes or fiber drums: This method is authorized only for lengths of film not exceeding 600 meters (1,969 feet), and the packaging must contain a single tightly closed metal can, polypropylene canister, or strong cardboard or fiberboard inner packaging with the cover held in place by adhesive tape or paper.