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Based on 49 CFR 178.508, the standards and construction requirements for fiber drums (identified by the code 1G) are as follows:
* Body Construction: The body must be made of multiple plies of heavy paper or fiberboard (without corrugations) that are firmly glued or laminated together. It may also include protective layers such as bitumen, waxed kraft paper, metal foil, plastic, or similar materials.
* Head Construction: The heads can be made of natural wood, fiberboard, metal, plywood, plastics, or other suitable materials, and may also include protective layers like bitumen, waxed kraft paper, metal foil, or plastic.
* Design: The body, heads, and joints must be designed appropriately for the drum's capacity and intended use.
* Water-Resistance: The assembled packaging must be water-resistant enough to prevent delamination during normal transport conditions.
* Capacity and Weight Limits: The maximum capacity of a fiber drum is 450 liters (119 gallons), and the maximum net mass is 400 kg (882 pounds).