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Abstract

A device for safely transporting, storing, and dispensing chemicals from a drum, including an adapter which fits in the top of a drum, a foot valve near the bottom of the drum, and tubing connecting the adapter and the foot valve. The adapter has a body which is sealingly threadedly engaged with the drum and has a cap which is threadedly engaged with it. An adapter fitting has a bore therethrough connecting the adapter body to the tubing, and further has a connecting device for a quick-connect fitting. The foot valve has a body with a check valve which permits flow of chemicals only from and not into the drum. A foot valve connects the foot valve body to the tubing. A quick-connect fitting that is normally closed is adapted to engage the adapter by a spring-loaded ring which interacts with a recess. A manually operated release mechanism for the ring is connected thereto.

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