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According to 49 CFR 173.231, packagings for non-bulk shipments of ammonium nitrate emulsions, suspensions, and gels must meet specific requirements:
* General Requirements: They must conform to the general packaging requirements of subpart B of part 173, the requirements of part 178 at the Packing Group I or II performance level, and the special provisions in column 7 of the § 172.101 table.
* Combination Packagings:
* Authorized outer packagings include specific drums (1B2, 1G, 1N2, 1H2, 1D), boxes (4B, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4G, 4H2), and jerricans (3B2, 3H2).
* Authorized inner packagings are glass, plastic, or metal receptacles.
* The capacity of each inner packaging cannot exceed 5 liters (1.3 gallons), and the maximum net weight of each outer packaging cannot exceed 125 kg (275 pounds).
* Single Packagings: Specific single packagings are authorized up to certain capacity limits:
* Drums (1B1, 1B2, 1H1, 1H2) up to 250 liters (66 gallons).
* Jerricans (3B1, 3B2, 3H1, 3H2) up to 60 liters (15.9 gallons).
* Composite packagings (plastic or glass receptacles inside various outer drums, boxes, or packagings) with outer capacities limited to either 250 liters (66 gallons) or 60 liters (15.9 gallons) depending on the specific combination listed in 49 CFR 173.231.