Container Requirements. (a) Totes shall conform to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (b) Totes shall be new or reconditioned. (c) Tote shall have outside dimensions not to exceed 48”. (d) Tote shall have four-way forklift skids equipped with a retaining plate or bar located on the bottom to prevent the tote from tipping off the forklift forks. (e) Shall be stackable a minimum of two high when completely filled with paint. (f) Shall have four two-way lifting lugs. (g) Shall have either a hinged or bolted hatch and/or screw top. (h) Containers with bolt down hatches shall have an additional screw top opening located on top. (i) Shall have a 2-inch ball valve fitted with a male quick disconnect. (j) The valves shall be 100% compatible with waterborne paint. (k) No galvanized, copper, chrome or brass valves are allowed. (l) No portion of the valve, including the in-place cap assembly, shall extend beyond the vertical plane of the tote sidewalls. (m) Valves and quick disconnects shall be clean with no paint or skins remaining. (n) Totes shall have a security feature that protects the valve from being opened by accident or by vandals. Bidder shall provide the customer the appropriate device to operate the safety feature at no additional charge. (o) Totes shall be plainly labeled with the type, color, batch number, date of manufacture, tare weight of empty container, and quality of paint contained. (p) Totes shall be 100% compatible with waterborne paint. (q) Tote shall allow proper venting either by a vacuum relief valve or having an access port that can be opened without causing the paint to come in direct contact with air. (r) Tote shall be UN/DOT certified for shipping and handling of bulk liquids with a maximum of 1.9 specific gravity as required by (CFR) Title 49. (s) Tote shall be constructed such that the bottom is sloped toward the bottom fitting for optimal drainage. (slope ratio 1/2" to 1" from back of tote to valve) (t) Drums and Pails shall have securely attached lids.
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Container Requirements. (a) Totes shall conform to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(b) Totes shall be new or reconditioned.
(c) Tote shall have outside dimensions not to exceed 48”.
(d) Tote shall have four-way forklift skids equipped with a retaining plate or bar located on the bottom to prevent the tote from tipping off the forklift forks.
(e) Shall be stackable a minimum of two high when completely filled with paint.
(f) Shall have four two-way lifting lugs.
(ge) Shall have either a hinged or bolted hatch and/or screw top.
(hf) Containers with bolt down hatches shall have an additional screw top opening located on top.
(ig) Shall have a 2-inch ball valve fitted with a male quick disconnect.
(jh) The valves shall be 100% compatible with waterborne paint.
(ki) No galvanized, copper, chrome or brass valves are allowed.
(lj) No portion of the valve, including the in-place cap assembly, shall extend beyond the vertical plane of the tote sidewalls.
(mk) Valves and quick disconnects shall be clean with no paint or skins remaining.
(nl) Totes shall have a security feature that protects the valve from being opened by accident or by vandals. Bidder shall provide the customer the appropriate device to operate the safety feature at no additional charge.
(om) Totes shall be plainly labeled with the type, color, batch number, date of manufacture, tare weight of empty container, and quality of paint contained.
(pn) Totes shall be 100% compatible with waterborne paint.
(qo) Tote shall allow proper venting either by a vacuum relief valve or having an access port that can be opened without causing the paint to come in direct contact with air.
(rp) Tote shall be UN/DOT certified for shipping and handling of bulk liquids with a maximum of 1.9 specific gravity as required by (CFR) Title 49.
(sq) Tote shall be constructed such that the bottom is sloped toward the bottom fitting for optimal drainage. (slope ratio 1/2" to 1" from back of tote to valve) (tr) Drums and Pails shall have securely attached lids.
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