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CONTAINERS AND TRANSPORTATION Informative Label Λ n e w development in informative labeling has been introduced by the Krieger Color & Chemical Co., Inc., coinprising four-color labels to speed identifi cation of type and color of the colorant in the Poly-Supra containers. l'oly-Supra is a line of colors lor plastic molding powders including IT standard colors a n d also over 1500 colors in metallies, fluorescent and phosphorescent types. The four major classifications of colors can he identified quickly by four differently colored backgrounds, plus the descriptive cop> of the labels.
Latex Drum Protection Resistance to chemical attack, grease, and protection against moisture vapor transmission are said to be ensured in fiber drums manufactured by the Virginia Barrel Co. The drums get a protective interior coating of Geon polyvinyl chloride latex, a product of B. F . Goodrich Chemical Co., which protects both the d r u m and the product. W h e n used for shipping lubricat ing grease, the main function of the coat ing is to protect the fiber wall from pene tration b y t h e grease. In using the drums, for shipping materials such as ion-ex change resins, t h e coating serves to pro tect t h e product from loss of moisture. Another application is for shipping a semisolid textile sizing used extensively in processing rayon. This sizing is poured into the container as a creamy liquid and chilled. W h e n t h e sizing is unloaded into processing vats, t h e bottom of the drum is " u n c o r k e d " and the entire contents slide out as one lump. This is facilitated by the slick Geon latex coated surface which eliminates t h e need for scraping the in side of the drums. Geon latex coating does not chip or flake off, Goodrich says, and there is no contamination of the product shipped and no clogging of valves in the processing fluid lines. Geon latex may be applied either to the interior or exterior of fiber drums, depending on the type of protec tion required. An outside coating provides abrasion resistance a n d protection against water or moisture penetration.
Packaging Schools f o r M i l i t a r y Supplies Approved
FOP f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n on a n y k e y e d i t e m on t h i s p a g e , see coupon on p a g e 2 7 7 2
no definite, regional locations have been selected. A similar school was operated during World W a r II at the Forest Prod ucts Laboratory at Madison, Wis., where more than 16,000 persons were trained. T h e courses will be of approximately two weeks' duration and will include the basic standard requirements of t h e mili tary in preservation, packaging, packing and marking, and carloading. No registra tion or tuition fee is contemplated. Per sonnel from industry will furnish their own transportation to the school, and lodging expenses while there. Forms for application will be supplied upon request to firms who have accepted government contracts as prime or sub contractors. Requests should b e sent to Munitions Board Packaging Agency, Washington 25, D. C. Applicants will be notified well in advance of their selection.
Polyethylene Tank Liners Completely welded polyethylene plastic tank liners, both removable a n d stationary types, are now offered to industry by the American Agile Corp. These liners can be furnished in all sizes and shapes with wall thicknesses up to 1 inch and are fabricated entirely of polyethylene to the customer's specifications by the Agile hotgas welding method. Tank liners can be furnished with poly ethylene drains and flows including pipe Manges, fittings, and valves also made of polyethylene. These component parts can be directly connected to other existing pipelines and installations. T h e chemical inertness of polyethylene and the hot-gas welding method employed in the fabrication of such tanks guar antee a leakproof liner and reduce main tenance and replacement costs of storage and plating tanks containing corrosive liquids, company spoksmen say. Another important feature of liners of this type and construction is that they weigh but Vu of the weight of lead and, in propor tion, are lighter than other metals used for tank lining. Complete fabrication of these units may be done at American Agile Corp.'s plant in Cleveland or on the site of the final and permanent installation, depending upon the size and complexity of design. C 1
Establishment of packaging schools to train military and civilian personnel in the proper preservation, packaging, and pack ing of military supplies and equipment has b e e n approved by the Munitions Board of the D e p a r t m e n t of Defense. Several educational institutions in stra tegic locations are being considered for packaging schools. Each would provide training for 1800 to 2400 annually but
Plax Corp. has designed a circular thread of the buttress type for its polyethylene «bottles. Called Plaxthread, it supplements standard glass container types and is said to allow stronger cap-bottle seal. Caps are more easily loosened and removed. C 2
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C o m p l e t e l y enclosed w o o d e n car b o y box c o m p l y i n g w i t h I.C.C. I-D regulations f o r t r a n s p o r t i n g m i n e r a l acids. C o n v e n i e n t c o r n e r posts a l l o w one m a n to h a n d l e carboy a n d flat t o p p r o v i d e s f o r compact storage Designed w i t h interchangeable c o r k ( H e r c u l e s ) o r r u b b e r cushion ( A e r o ) inserts a n d cushions.
SPECIFICATIONS BOX SIZE: 13 3/·" „ 13 a/," including hood I I.D.I
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WEIGHT: Approx. 26 lbs. (Box) Approx. 14 lbs. (Bottle) CARBOY: 6 V J gals, normal capac ity (7 gals, overflow)
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Buttress-Type Thread
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