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3M - 8200 Economy Dust Respirator




5 Gallon UnisorbTM Spill Kit


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Welcome to Basco, the industry leader in industrial packaging and container products. We pride ourselves in our extensive product knowledge and customer service; our sales representatives will go above and beyond to be sure that you receive the perfect product to resolve your container, packaging and handling equipment needs the first time, every time.

Our diverse range of packaging and container products ensures that you can select from a wide variety of alternative solutions for your application. Our products range form fluid storage containers such as 55 gallon drums, metal pails, fluid handling accessories ranging from drum hand pumps and drum dumpers and lifters, storage equipment for storage and containment of hazardous materials, and many more container and packaging products.

Our broad offering of drums and drum handling equipment is indicative of our extensive expertise in materials handling and fluid storage industries. Beginning with your first contact with one of our sales representatives, you will experience BASCO's superior service, as we work with you to find the optimal solution for your specific application needs.

Our diverse range of products all support one another, for example; purchase three 55 gallon drums (stainless steel available) and without effort you can have a complete 55 gallon drum handling, filling and safety solution. Quickly and easily upgrade your order with a drum heater, drum mixer, liquid proportioner and a drum scale for manufacturing purposes, and then add a drum dolly and dumper for transit and pouring, and complete the package with a spill containment kit and you have created a turnkey package to incorporate into your business process. This is an example of why Basco is your only complete 55 gallon drum, industrial packaging needs and container products supplier.

With everything you'll ever need in Industrial Packaging, we are the one company who can answer your questions, solve your problems and help you get your job done right.
We have over 4,000 packaging and equipment products and related accessories.
BASCO'S knowledgeable service representatives really know our products and understand your application requirements. You get the right product the first time.
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*NEW ITEMS*
Containers, Drum Handling Equipment, Drum Locks

Facility Management
Building Protection, Carts and Trucks, General Maintenance

Food Service
Containers, Drum & Pail Covers, Drum Faucets

Drum Handling Equipment
Drum Trucks, Pallet Trucks, Drum and Pail Dollies

Drum and Pail Accessories
Crushers/Compactors, Heaters, Pumps

Containers
Bottles & Jars, Dispensing Bottles, Plastic & Metal Screw Caps

Container Components
Drum and Pail Gaskets, Drum Covers, Drum Nuts and Bolts

Shipping Supplies
Corrugated Boxes, Fill/Bubble Cushion, Strapping Equipment

Safety Products
Safety Cans, Grounding/Bonding Wires, Personal Protection

Spill & Leak Response
First Responseā„¢ Spill Kits, Truck Spill Kit & Tools, Spill Response Tools

Secondary Containment
Spill Decks, Spill Pallets, IBC Containment

DOT requires detailed closing instructions for UN containers

Question: How do U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations on closure instructions for hazardous materials affect you?

Answer: According to the DOT (49 CFR 178.2 (c) (1) (ii) ), closing instructions must be provided to whomever a packaging is transferred. The closing instructions contain:

"...information specifying the type(s) and dimensions of the closures, including gaskets and any other components needed to ensure that the packaging is capable of successfully passing the applicable performance tests. This information must include any procedures to be followed, including closure instructions for inner packaging and receptacles, to effectively assemble and close the packaging for the purpose of preventing leakage in transportation."

Just as important, fillers and shippers of hazardous materials packaging must follow the closing instructions they receive. This includes making sure you apply the correct torque to all drum closures. Recently, a shipper of flammable liquids was fined $6,500. According to DOT, the shipper


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