Pail Lids | McMaster-Carr

	Color Color

	White		Green
	Blue		Red
	Black		Orange
	Yellow		Gray
	Semi- Clear

	Material Material

Plastic

Steel

	Capacity Capacity

	Shape Shape

Round

Square

	For Pail Diameter For Pail Diameter

10"

11 3/4"-12 1/4"

12"

	Handle Material Handle Material

Steel

Plastic

	Diameter Diameter

	With Handle With Handle

Yes

	Graduated Graduated

Yes

	Environment Environment

Food and Beverage

Sanitary

	Lid Type Lid Type

Threaded

Tight Fitting

Tab Lock

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	For Use With For Use With

Beverage

Food

	Height Height

	Bottom ID Bottom ID

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

140° F

160° F

180° F

	Lid Material Lid Material

Plastic

Steel

	For Shipping Contents For Shipping Contents

Hazardous Solids

Hazardous Liquids

	Shipping Standard Shipping Standard

	For Pail Capacity For Pail Capacity

5 gal.

6 gal.

7 gal.

	For Pail Material For Pail Material

Plastic

Steel

	Seal Material Seal Material

EPDM Rubber

Latex Rubber

Buna-N Rubber

	Handle Type Handle Type

Bail

Folding

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Threaded Pail Lids

Quickly open and close pails with these lids. The threaded lid screws into a ring that permanently fits over the pail edge.

For Pail Dia.	Material	Choose a Color		Each
10"	Plastic	White	0000000	00000
12"	Plastic	Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	0000

Pails and Snap-Lock Lids

Tear Tab

A (Lid with Tear Tab Included)

B (Lid with Tear Tab Included)

C (Lid with Tear Tab Included)

Lid with Tear Tab

Lid with Tear Tab
and Telescoping
Spout

Lid

Lid with Tear Tab

Keep contents secure with these pails and tight-fitting lids.

Lids with tear tab have a tamper-evident sealing ring with tab.

Lids with telescoping spout allow controlled pouring.

Style A

Pails										Lids with Tear Tab		Lids with Tear Tab and Telescoping Spout
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Max. Temp., °F	Specifications Met	Space Saving Features	Choose a Color		Each		Each		Each
Polyethylene Plastic
1	7 1/2"	7 1/2"	6 1/4"	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Blue, Green, Red, White	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	000000	00
2	9 3/4"	9 1/4"	8 1/8"	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Blue, Green, Red, White	0000000	0000	0000000	0000	0000000	00000

Style A (Lid with Tear Tab Included)

Pails											Replacement Lids with Tear Tab		Lids with Tear Tab and Telescoping Spout
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Seal Material	Max. Temp., °F	Specifications Met	Space Saving Features	Choose a Color		Each		Each		Each
Polyethylene Plastic
1	7 1/2"	7 1/2"	6 1/4"	Buna-N Rubber	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Blue, Green, Red, White	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	000000	00
2	9 3/4"	9 1/4"	8 1/8"	Buna-N Rubber	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Blue, Green, Red, White	0000000	0000	0000000	0000	0000000	00000

Style B

Pails										Lids with Tear Tab		Lids with Tear Tab and Telescoping Spout
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Max. Temp., °F	Specifications Met	Space Saving Features	Choose a Color		Each		Each		Each
Polyethylene Plastic
3 1/2	12"	10 1/4"	10 1/4"	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Blue, Green, Red, White	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
5	12"	14 3/4"	10 1/8"	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Blue, Green, Red, White	0000000	0000	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
6 1/4	12"	17"	10 1/2"	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	White	0000000	00000	0000000	0000	0000000	0000

Style B (Lid with Tear Tab Included)

Pails											Replacement Lids with Tear Tab		Lids with Tear Tab and Telescoping Spout
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Seal Material	Max. Temp., °F	Specifications Met	Space Saving Features	Choose a Color		Each		Each		Each
Polyethylene Plastic
3 1/2	12"	10 1/4"	10 1/4"	EPDM Rubber	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Blue, Green, Red, White	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
5	12"	14 3/4"	10 1/8"	EPDM Rubber	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Blue, Green, Red, White	0000000	00000	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
6 1/4	12"	17"	10 1/2"	EPDM Rubber	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	White	0000000	00000	0000000	0000	0000000	0000

Style C

Pails											Lids with Tear Tab
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Graduation Marks	Max. Temp., °F	Specifications Met	Space Saving Features	Color		Each		Each
Polyethylene Plastic
5	11 3/4"	14 3/4"	10 3/8"	1/2 gal., 1 L	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Semi-Clear	000000	000000	0000000	00000

Style C (Lid with Tear Tab Included)

Pails												Replacement Lids with Tear Tab
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Graduation Marks	Seal Material	Max. Temp., °F	Specifications Met	Space Saving Features	Color		Each		Each
Polyethylene Plastic
5	11 3/4"	14 3/4"	10 3/8"	1/2 gal., 1 L	EPDM Rubber	140°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Semi-Clear	000000	000000	0000000	00000

Style D

Pails									Lids with Tear Tab
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Max. Temp., °F	Space Saving Features	Color		Each		Each
Polyethylene Plastic
5	11 3/4"	14 1/2"	10 1/8"	160°	Nestable	White	0000000	000000	0000000	00000

Style E

Pails
				Bottom Inside							Lids		Lids with Tear Tab
Capacity, gal.	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Max. Temp., °F	Space Saving Features	Color		Each		Each		Each
Polyethylene Plastic
2	10"	10"	7 3/4"	8 3/8"	7 1/2"	140°	Nestable	White	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3 1/4	10"	10"	11 1/4"	8 1/4"	11 1/8"	140°	Nestable	White	0000000	0000	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
4	10"	10"	13 1/4"	8 1/4"	13"	140°	Nestable	White	0000000	00000	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
5	10"	10"	17"	8 1/4"	16 3/4"	140°	Nestable	White	0000000	00000	0000000	0000	0000000	0000

Swivel Seats for Pails

Turn your pail into a comfortable swivel seat with this cover.

For Pail
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Material	Dia.	Ht.	Material	Color		Each
5, 6, 7	11 3/4"-12 1/4"	Plastic, Steel	12 1/4"	2 3/4"	Plastic	Green	0000000	000000

UN-Compliant Shipping Pails for Snap-Lock Lids

Pail

Lid

Lid with Spout

Add a tight-fitting, snap-lock lid to safely ship hazardous materials in these sturdy pails.

Lids (sold separately) have a Buna-N rubber seal for extra-tight closure.

Note: For one-time shipping only.

Pails									Lids		Lids with Spout
Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Features	Max. Temp., °F	Shipping Standard	Choose a Color		Each		Each		Each
For Shipping Hazardous Liquids and Hazardous Solids
Polyethylene Plastic
3 1/2	11 7/8"	10 1/2"	Nestable	180°	UN1H2/Y1.5/30; UN1H2/Y30/S	Black, Blue, Gray, Green, Red, White	00000000	000000	00000000	00000	0000000	00000
5	11 7/8"	14 1/2"	Nestable	180°	UN1H2/Y1.5/30; UN1H2/Y43/S	Black, Blue, Gray, Green, Red, White	00000000	00000	00000000	0000	0000000	0000
For Shipping Hazardous Solids
Polyethylene Plastic
6	11 3/4"	16"	Nestable	180°	UN1H2/Y43/S	Blue, White	00000000	00000	00000000	0000	0000000	0000

Absorption-Resistant UN-Compliant Shipping Pails for Snap-Lock Lids

Pail

Lid

Lid with Spout

Add a tight-fitting, snap-lock lid to safely ship hazardous materials in these sturdy pails.

Lids (sold separately) have a Buna-N rubber seal for extra-tight closure.

Note: For one-time shipping only.

Pails									Lids		Lids with Spout
Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Color	Features	Max. Temp., °F	Shipping Standard		Each		Each		Each
For Shipping Hazardous Liquids and Hazardous Solids
Polyethylene Plastic
3 1/2	11 7/8"	10 1/2"	White	Nestable	180°	UN1H2/Y1.5/30; UN1H2/Y30/S	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
5	11 3/4"	14 1/2"	White	Nestable	180°	UN1H2/Y1.5/30; UN1H2/Y43/S	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
For Shipping Hazardous Solids
Polyethylene Plastic
6	11 7/8"	17 3/8"	White	Nestable	180°	UN1H2/Y43/S	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

UN-Compliant Shipping Pails with Tab-Lock Lids

These pails come matched with UN-specified lids to safely ship hazardous materials. The pail interior is coated with epoxy phenolic to prevent rust. The lid has a latex seal for an extra-tight closure.

Use a closer (sold separately) to crimp the lid closed.

Pails

Pail with Lid

Lid

Lid with Spout

Pails with Lid											Lids		Lids with Spout
Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Gauge	Material	Lid Color	Features	Shipping Standard	Choose a Color		Each		Each		Each
For Shipping Hazardous Liquids and Hazardous Solids
Steel with Latex Rubber Seal
3 1/2	11 1/4"	9 7/8"	26	Steel	Gray	Nestable	UN1A2/Y1.9/100	Black, Gray	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
5	11 7/8"	13 1/2"	26	Steel	Black	Nestable	UN1A2/Y2.1/100	Black, Gray	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
6	11 3/4"	16"	24	Steel	Black	Nestable	UN1A2/Y1.5/100	Black	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
6	11 3/4"	16"	24	Steel	Gray	Nestable	UN1A2/Y1.5/100	Gray	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
For Shipping Hazardous Solids
Steel with Latex Rubber Seal
1	7 1/8"	9 3/8"	26	Steel	Black	Nestable	UN1A2/Y13.6/S	Black	00000000	00000	000000	00	000000	00

Closers

Style	For Lid Gauge	Material	Handle Material		Each
A	20-28	Aluminum	Iron	000000	0000000
B	26-28	Aluminum	Wood	000000	00000000

UN-Compliant Shipping Pails for Tab-Lock Lids

Add a lid to safely ship hazardous materials with these pails. The pail interior is coated with epoxy phenolic to prevent rust.

Lids (sold separately) have a latex seal for an extra-tight closure.

Use a closer (sold separately) to crimp the lid closed.

Note: These pails meet UN specifications for shipping only if used with the matching lid.

Pails

Pail

Lid with Spout

Lid

Pails										Lids		Lids with Spout
Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Gauge	Material	Features	Shipping Standard	Choose a Color		Each		Each		Each
For Shipping Hazardous Liquids and Hazardous Solids
Steel
3 1/2	11 1/4"	9 7/8"	26	Steel	Nestable	UN1A2/Y1.9/100	Black	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
5	11 7/8"	13 1/2"	26	Steel	Nestable	UN1A2/Y2.1/100	Black, Gray	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
6	11 3/4"	16"	24	Steel	Nestable	UN1A2/Y1.5/100	Black, Gray	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	000000	00

Closers

Style	For Lid Gauge	Material	Handle Material		Each
A	20-28	Aluminum	Iron	000000	0000000
B	26-28	Aluminum	Wood	000000	00000000

Round UN-Compliant Shipping Jugs

Steel

Also known as closed-head pails, these have a small top opening. They safely ship hazardous liquids.

Steel jugs have an epoxy phenolic coating on the interior to prevent rust.

			Lid
Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Material	Mouth OD	Features	Shipping Standard	Choose a Color		Each
For Shipping Hazardous Liquids
Steel
5	11"	13 5/8"	Tin-Plated Steel	2 1/8"	Telescoping Spout	UN1A1/Y1.8/170	Black, Gray	0000000	000000