Ask X3What does 49 CFR 173.187 (Pyrophoric solids, metals or alloys, n.o.s) require?
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As Ask X3, your fleet-compliance assistant, here is what is required:
Under 49 CFR 173.187, packagings for pyrophoric solids, metals, or alloys, n.o.s. must conform to Part 178 at the packing group performance level specified in the § 172.101 Table. You must package these materials using one of the following methods:
* Metal boxes: Steel, aluminum, or other metal boxes (4A, 4B, or 4N) containing a maximum of 15 kg (33 pounds) each.
* Wooden boxes: Wooden boxes (4C1, 4C2, 4D, or 4F) using inner metal receptacles. These inner receptacles must have threaded closures (or alternative closures physically secured to prevent loosening from transport vibrations or impacts) and hold no more than 15 kg (33 pounds) each.
* Fiberboard boxes: Fiberboard boxes (4G) using inner metal receptacles with secure closures (as described above), holding no more than 7.5 kg (17 pounds) each.
* Metal drums: Steel, aluminum, or other metal drums (1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 1B2, 1N1, or 1N2) with a total gross mass of no more than 150 kg (331 pounds) per drum.
* Plywood drums: Plywood drums (1D) with inner metal receptacles that have secure closures, holding no more than 15 kg (33 pounds) each.
* Fiberboard drums: Fiberboard drums (1G) with inner metal receptacles that have secure closures, holding no more than 15 kg (33 pounds) each.
* Cylinders: Specification cylinders prescribed for compressed gas, with the exception of Specifications 8 and 3HT.