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	Material Material

	Color Color

	Red		White
	Black		Gray
	Blue		Beige
	Clear		Brown
	Purple

	Height Height

	Diameter Diameter

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Lid Material Lid Material

Plastic

Acrylic Plastic

Glass

	Shape Shape

Round

Rectangle

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Graduation Marks Graduation Marks

	Graduated Graduated

Yes

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Bottom ID Bottom ID

	Clarity Clarity

Clear

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Handle Material Handle Material

Steel

Plastic

Brass

	Depth Depth

7 1/2"

8 1/4"

9 3/4"

	Width Width

7 1/2"

11 1/4"

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 150° F

150° to 174° F

200° to 249° F

	For Use With For Use With

Flammable Liquids

Solvent-Based Solutions

Waste

	Lid Type Lid Type

Open

Threaded

Tight Fitting

	Gauge Mounting Location Gauge Mounting Location

Top

Side

	With Handle With Handle

Yes

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Plastic Waste Containers and Lids

Waste Containers

A-C

	Capacity, gal.	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Circumference	Choose a Color		Each
A	3	11 1/4"	8 1/4"	12 1/2"	39"	Beige, Black, Brown, Gray	000000	000000

Safety Disposal Cans for Flammable Liquids with Built-In Funnel

Easily fill these cans through the detachable wide-mouth funnel, then remove the threaded plug to empty. A flame arrester protects against outside ignition.

					Plug
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Color	Funnel Material	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Specifications Met		Each
Steel
3	11 3/4"	12 1/4"	Red	Zinc-Plated Steel	NPT	3/4	FM Approved	0000000	0000000

Absorption-Resistant Carboys

These carboys are fluorinated to prevent contents from being absorbed.

Style A

Carboys
							Lid						Replacement Lids
Cap., gal.	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Mouth OD	Graduation Marks	Color	Type	Material	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., °F		Each		Each
HDPE Plastic
3	8"	9 3/4"	14 3/4"	2 1/8"	1/2 gal., 2 L	Semi-Clear White	Threaded	Polypropylene Plastic	No	245°	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000

Extra-Large Bottles with Faucet

Store a large quantity of liquid in these bottles and use the built-in faucet to dispense.

Style B

Capacity					Mouth
gal.	ml	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	OD	ID	Color	Faucet Material	Seal Material	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., °F		Each
PET Plastic
3	11,350	7 1/2"	7 1/2"	19 1/2"	2 1/8"	1 3/4"	Clear	PET Plastic	Fluoroelastomer Rubber	No	140°	0000000	000000

Pitchers

The open top makes these easier to fill than jugs, while the spout gives more control when pouring.

Style D

						Spout
Capacity	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Opening Dia.	Color	Flexibility	OD	Lg.	Max. Temp., °F		Each
HDPE Plastic
3 gal.	9"	7"	17 1/2"	4"	Black	Rigid	7/8"	11"	150°	000000	000000

Food Industry Round Metal Batch Cans

These metal batch cans meet NSF/ANSI 2 standards for food-processing equipment.

Style A

Batch Cans									Lids
Capacity	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Gauge	Appearance	Specifications Met		Each	Lid Type		Each
300 Series Stainless Steel
3 gal.	9"	11"	8 3/4"	22	Dull	NSF/ANSI 2	0000000	000000	Loose Fitting	0000000	000000

Style C

Batch Cans									Lids
Capacity	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Gauge	Appearance	Specifications Met		Each	Lid Type		Each
300 Series Stainless Steel
3 gal.	10 1/2"	9"	10"	20	Dull	NSF/ANSI 2	0000000	0000000	Loose Fitting	0000000	000000

Round Plastic Batch Cans

Style B

Polyethylene Plastic
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Thick.	Color	Clarity	Max. Temp., °F	Space Saving Features	Features		Each
3	14 1/2"	7"	8 3/8"	3/16"	White	Semi-Clear	120°	Nestable	Seamless, Molded-In Handles	0000000	0000000

Steel Pails

Galvanized steel is more corrosion resistant than tin-plated steel.

Galvanized Steel
	Capacity	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Gauge	Autoclavable		Each
B	3 gal.	11 1/4"	10 1/4"	8 1/2"	28	No	000000	000000

Rubber and Plastic Pails

Styles A and B are made of rubber for better crush resistance than plastic pails.

Style A

Rubber
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., °F		Each
3	12 1/2"	10 1/2"	7 1/8"	Black	No	160°	000000	000000

Style B

Rubber
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Graduation Marks	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., °F		Each
3	12 1/2"	10 1/2"	7 1/8"	1/2 gal.	Black	No	160°	000000	000000

Style E

						Lid
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Graduation Marks	Color	Type	Material	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., °F		Each
Polyethylene Plastic with Polyethylene Plastic Lid
3	11 1/2"	11"	8"	1 qt., 1 gal.	Semi-Clear White	Tight Fitting	Polyethylene Plastic	No	130°	0000000	000000

Food Industry Plastic Pails

A (Shown with Optional Lid)

Pails are often used in food-processing applications.

Style A has been treated to prevent degradation caused by the growth of stain- and odor-causing bacteria and is FDA compliant for direct contact with food. It has a second handle at the bottom for easy pouring. The optional lid for Style A clips onto the back of the pail.

Pails												Lids
Style	Capacity, gal.	Material	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., °F	Specifications Met		Each		Each
A	3	Polypropylene Plastic	11 1/2"	11 3/4"	9 1/4"	Purple	Yes	170°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1660	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Nonsparking Rubber Pails

This pail has a brass handle that inhibits sparking and is nonmagnetic. It is often used with oil and solvents.

Rubber
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Graduation Marks	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., °F		Each
3	12 1/2"	10 1/2"	7 1/8"	1/2 gal.	Black	No	160°	000000	000000

Metal-Detector-Grade Plastic Pails

Shown with Optional Lid

Often used in food-processing applications, this plastic pail can be located using metal detectors. It has a second handle at the bottom for easy pouring.

The optional lid clips onto the back of the pail.

Pails										Optional Lids
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., °F	Specifications Met		Each	Lid Type		Each
Polypropylene Plastic
3	11 1/2"	11 3/4"	9 1/4"	Blue	Yes	170°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1660	0000000	000000	Loose Fitting	0000000	000000

Vacuum Containers

Also known as vacuum degassing chambers, these remove trapped air from mixtures such as paint and mold resins. The fittings on the hose contain a gasket that allows you to connect the hose to flared fittings.

Aluminum containers are lightweight, corrosion resistant, and good for general use.

18-8 stainless steel containers have excellent corrosion resistance and are commonly used in laboratories.

Containers with a side-mount gauge allow you to see the material inside of them when looking from the top.

Glass lids resist corrosion. They’re primarily used to eliminate air bubbles in woodworking projects that use harsh chemicals, which would deteriorate plastic lids. Glass lids are less durable than acrylic lids.

Acrylic lids are more durable than glass lids. They’re commonly used to eliminate air bubbles in hard setting materials, such as silicone and polyurethane.

Replacement lids do not include hardware or seal.

Replacement manifold assemblies include a manifold, vacuum gauge, washer, O-ring, and hex nut.

Containers

Aluminum with Top-Mount Gauge

Aluminum with Side-Mount Gauge

Stainless Steel with Top-Mount Gauge

Stainless Steel with Side-Mount Gauge

Containers
				Gauge			Hose											Replacement Lids
Cap.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Vacuum Range, in. of Hg	Accuracy	Grad. Marks, in. of Hg	Lg.	Thread Size	Gender	For Connection Style	For Flared Angle	For Tube OD	Max. Temp., °F	Removes Particle Size Down To	Includes		Each		Each
Aluminum with Top-Mount Gauge
Acrylic Plastic Lid with Silicone Rubber Seal
3 gal.	10 3/4"	9"	10"	30 to 0	±5%	0.5	5 ft.	7/16"-20 UNF	Female	Flared	37°, 45°	1/4"	150°	50 microns	50 Micron Air Filter, Lid	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
Aluminum with Side-Mount Gauge
Glass Lid with Silicone Rubber Seal
3 gal.	10 1/4"	9 3/4"	10"	30 to 0	±5%	0.5	5 ft.	7/16"-20 UNF	Female	Flared	37°, 45°	1/4"	150°	50 microns	50 Micron Air Filter, Lid	0000000	000000	000000	00
Acrylic Plastic Lid with Silicone Rubber Seal
3 gal.	10 3/4"	9"	10"	30 to 0	±5%	0.5	5 ft.	7/16"-20 UNF	Female	Flared	37°, 45°	1/4"	150°	50 microns	50 Micron Air Filter, Lid	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
18-8 Stainless Steel with Top-Mount Gauge
Acrylic Plastic Lid with Silicone Rubber Seal
3 gal.	10 3/4"	11"	9"	30 to 0	±5%	0.5	5 ft.	7/16"-20 UNF	Female	Flared	37°, 45°	1/4"	150°	50 microns	50 Micron Air Filter, Lid	0000000	000000	000000	00
3 gal.	11 1/4"	8 3/4"	10 1/2"	30 to 0	±5%	0.5	5 ft.	7/16"-20 UNF	Female	Flared	37°, 45°	1/4"	150°	50 microns	50 Micron Air Filter, Lid	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
18-8 Stainless Steel with Side-Mount Gauge
Glass Lid with Silicone Rubber Seal
3 gal.	10 3/4"	11"	10"	30 to 0	±5%	0.5	5 ft.	7/16"-20 UNF	Female	Flared	37°, 45°	1/4"	150°	50 microns	50 Micron Air Filter, Lid	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
3 gal.	11 1/4"	8 3/4"	10 1/2"	30 to 0	±5%	0.5	5 ft.	7/16"-20 UNF	Female	Flared	37°, 45°	1/4"	150°	50 microns	50 Micron Air Filter, Lid	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
Acrylic Plastic Lid with Silicone Rubber Seal
3 gal.	11 1/4"	8 3/4"	10 1/2"	30 to 0	±5%	0.5	5 ft.	7/16"-20 UNF	Female	Flared	37°, 45°	1/4"	150°	50 microns	50 Micron Air Filter, Lid	0000000	000000	0000000	00000

Replacement Manifold Assemblies

Gauge Mounting Location		Each
Side	0000000	000000

Replacement Filters

Removes Particle Size Down To		Each
50 microns	0000000	00000

Metal Hand-Pump Sprayers

Pump the handle to pressurize the tank, then squeeze the trigger on the wand to spray. These sprayers are often used for degreasers, insecticides, disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and herbicides.

Style A, B, and C sprayers have a trigger that locks for continuous spray.

Note: The material of the parts can affect a sprayer's compatibility with a chemical or solution. Make sure the tank, seal, wand, and nozzle are suitable for your application.

Sprayers
									Fill Opening				Repair Kits		Replacement Trigger and Wand Kits
Style	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Tank Material	Seal Material	Color	Hose Lg.	Wand Lg.	Dia.	Includes		Each		Each		Each
Mist/Stream Dispensing
A	3	8"	23"	Epoxy-Coated Galvanized Steel	Viton® Fluoroelastomer Rubber	Blue	42"	18"	5"	__	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Cone/Flat/Stream Dispensing
B	3	7"	25"	Stainless Steel	Viton® Fluoroelastomer Rubber	__	40"	18"	5 1/4"	Shoulder Strap	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Easy-Drain Parts Washing Cans

Push down on the spring-loaded drain plate to submerge and agitate to clean parts. The drain plate acts as a flame arrester in the event of a fire.

			Drain Plate
Cap., gal.	OD	O'all Ht.	Dia.	Material	Material	Specifications Met		Each
For Solvent-Based Solutions
3	13 1/2"	6"	12 1/8"	Steel	Steel	FM Approved	000000	0000000