ENPAC Overpack / Salvage Drums

Overpack / Salvage drums for hazardous material transportation, tough Spill Kit packaging, or any other application where you need tough container.

• Hazardous Waste Handling: Salvage Drums are essential for safely collecting, storing, and transporting hazardous waste that cannot be disposed of through regular waste channels, ensures proper handling & compliance.
• Heavy Duty “Spill Kit” Drum: The most efficient and durable Spill Kit solution for industries such as Chemicals, Defense, Aviation, Ships, Oil & Gas, etc., These Drums are known to last decades; replace the contents as needed without replacing the Drum!
• Others: Salvage Drums are used for various other applications where you need a heavy-duty HDPE drum to meet your requirements, available in various sizes!  Looking for more details? Contact us!
• Quality & Reliability: ENPAC Salvage Drums undergo rigorous tests to meet UN rating & DOT requirements, those are Leak Proof Test, Stack Test, Drop Test, Vibration Test etc. Scroll down for more details.
• Overpack or Salvage Drum?: All Salvage Drums are Overpacks, but NOT all Overpacks are Salvage Drums! Scroll down for more details.

A salvage drum is much more than your average drum or overpack. Designed specifically to prevent spills of hazardous materials during transport, a salvage drum must undergo rigorous testing to meet UN Ratings administered by the DOT. ENPAC Salvage drums are tested internally by a team of specialized engineers to simulate real-life scenarios to ensure complete compliance and protection.

Qualified to self-certify by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), ENPAC tests salvage drums to meet the following DOT standards:

Leakproofness Test (DOT 49 CFR 178.604)

Drums filled with compressed air must pass a specified pressure test for a minimum of five minutes with no leaks.

Stack Test (DOT 49 CFR 178.606)

The unit is required to be stacked 3 meters high with the rated load for 24 hours.

Drop Test (DOT 49 CFR 178.603)

Drums are required to be dropped from a height determined by the packing group without sustaining cracking or damage.

Vibration Test (DOT 49 CFR 178.608)

The packaging must withstand vibrations of a specified frequency for 60 minutes without ruptures or leaks. This test is required only for new designs or substantial modifications.

Once certified, each drum must be labeled with the term SALVAGE or SALVAGE DRUM and with the proper UN markings.  All these tests and certifications ensure that these drums are not only compliant but also reliable and safe for transporting hazardous materials.

Important Note:  All Salvage Drums are Overpacks, but NOT all Overpacks are Salvage Drums.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the usage of Salvage Drums?

Salvage drums have a variety of essential uses, particularly in industries that handle hazardous materials. Here are some key applications:

• Containment of Leaking Drums: Salvage drums are used to overpack and contain damaged or leaking drums, ensuring that hazardous substances do not escape into the environment.
• Transport of Hazardous Materials: They provide a secure means of transporting hazardous waste and other dangerous goods, meeting stringent regulatory standards to prevent spills during transit.
• Emergency Spill Response: In the event of a spill or leak, salvage drums are employed as part of emergency response efforts to contain and transport spilled materials safely.
• Storage of Hazardous Waste: Salvage drums offer a compliant solution for the temporary storage of hazardous waste, ensuring that it is safely contained until proper disposal can be arranged.
• Secondary Containment: They are often used as secondary containment devices, providing an additional layer of protection against spills and leaks from primary containers.
• Disposal of Contaminated Materials: Salvage drums are suitable for the disposal of contaminated materials, including soil, absorbents, and debris from spill clean-ups.
• Safe Overpacking of Non-Hazardous Items: Although primarily designed for hazardous materials, salvage drums can also be used to overpack non-hazardous items that need additional protection during transport or storage.

Salvage Drums are utilized across numerous industries, Most used industries are Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Waste management, Oil & Gas, Aviation, Defense and Emergency services etc.

What is Overpack?

An Overpack drum is a secondary containment used to protect a container, usually a standard 200 liter steel drum, that has non-hazardous materials in it. ENPAC has Overpacks sizes ranging from 20-gallons (80 liters) up to 600-gallons (2271 liters)!  These are best for storage of all kinds of chemicals or small transformers. It’s important to note that if the intention is to transport anything inside the Overpack, then a Salvage Drum is the suitable option.

What’s U.N. rating, and how to understand them?

The U.N. rating on Salvage Drums indicates that they meet specific international standards for the safe transport of hazardous materials. These ratings are part of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which are recognized worldwide, further details as follows.

How to setup right Spill Control & Containment area in your workspace?

To set up an effective Spill Control and Containment Area, first identify spill risks by assessing stored liquids, determining potential spill volume, and identifying high-risk zones.  Use appropriate containment solutions like Spill Pallets, Spill Trays, Containment Berms, Flexible Liners, and Drain Covers to prevent leaks from spreading.  Stock essential Spill Control products, including Spill Kits (oil-only, universal, chemical), Absorbents (Absorbent Booms, Absorbent Pads, Granules – whichever you use more frequent), Salvage / Overpack drums, and PPE (gloves, goggles, respirators).  Store hazardous liquids in FM Approved Safety Cabinets or Steel Pallets, use Secondary Containment for bulk liquid storage, and label all containers properly. Train employees on spill response procedures, conduct regular drills, and ensure they know the locations of Spill Kits, PPE & other relevant accessories. Finally, establish a spill response plan with defined roles, emergency contacts, and spill incident records to maintain compliance and safety.  To explore the above in detail, please visit our detailed blog about the same.

Do you stock Salvage Drums in UAE ?

We stock all fast-moving sizes in Dubai, UAE, and we offer free delivery for bulk orders across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain.