Why are UN 55-gallon drums called "UN?"?

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Why are UN 55-gallon drums called "UN?"?

I'm thinking that it stands for United Nations, but if that is so then my follow-up question is why is the United Nations interested in 55 gallon drums?

2007-09-20 06:35:56 · 2 answers · asked by americanchambermusic 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating

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http://www.testedandproven.com/5-Step-Cert.pdf

the first paragraph will answer your question.

2007-09-20 09:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Its used worldwide
example: sulfuric acid is UN 1830