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Based on 49 CFR 178.935, the requirements for wooden Large Packagings intended to contain solids are as follows:
* Capacity Limits: The volumetric capacity must be between 450 L (119 gallons) and 3,000 L (793 gallons).
* Designated Types: They must fall under one of three categories: 50C natural wood, 50D plywood, or 50F reconstituted wood.
* General Construction: Materials and construction methods must match the intended use and capacity. Load-bearing surfaces must be designed to distribute loads stably. Strengthening devices (like timber supports) must be external to the liner.
* Natural Wood Requirements (Type 50C): Must be well-seasoned, commercially dry, and free of strength-reducing defects. Parts must be uncut wood or equivalent in strength using approved glued joints (such as Lindermann, tongue and groove, ship, lap, babbet, or properly fastened butt joints) or equally effective methods.
* Plywood Requirements (Type 50D): Must be at least 3-ply, made from well-seasoned, commercially dry veneer (rotary cut, sliced, or sawn) free of strength-reducing defects. Adjacent plies must use water-resistant adhesive. Other suitable materials may also be used.
* Reconstituted Wood Requirements (Type 50F): Must use water-resistant reconstituted wood, such as hardboard or particle board.
* Assembly: Large Packagings must be firmly nailed, secured to corner posts or ends, or assembled using similar devices.
* Pallets (Integral or Detachable): The pallet base must support mechanical handling when the packaging is filled to its maximum permissible gross mass, be designed without protruding parts that could cause damage during handling, and—in the case of detachable pallets—be securely fastened to the body to ensure stability during transport while keeping the top surface free of damaging protrusions.