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Pails and Snap-Lock Lids


Style A	Style A (Lid with Tear Tab Included)

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


Lid with Tear Tab		Lid with Tear Tab and Telescoping Spout

	Pails										Lids with Tear Tab
	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Max. Temp., ° F	Food Industry Std.	Space Saving Features	Choose a Color		Each		Each
Polyethylene



		1	7 1/2"	7 1/2"	6 1/4"	140	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Blue, Green, Red, White	4269T31	00000	4269T11	00000

Style A (Lid with Tear Tab Included)


Tear Tab	Lid with Tear Tab and Telescoping Spout	Lid with Tear Tab

	Pails											Lids with Tear Tab
	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Seal Material	Max. Temp., ° F	Food Industry Std.	Space Saving Features	Choose a Color		Each		Each
Polyethylene



		1	7 1/2"	7 1/2"	6 1/4"	Buna-N	140	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Nestable	Blue, Green, Red, White	4269T35	00000	4269T11	00000

UN-Compliant Shipping Pails with Twist-Lock Lids

Bail Handle

These pails have a twist-lock lid that opens and closes without tools and provides a more secure seal than a snap-lock lid. They are tested to comply with United Nations regulations for packaging and shipping hazardous material over land, sea, or air. These regulations aim to prevent hazardous spills caused by accidents or rough package handling.

Note: It is the responsibility of the shipper to follow regulatory guidelines for properly packaging and labeling all hazardous materials, and ensure the appropriate method for shipping.

For Shipping Hazardous Solids—Open pails for hazardous solids by squeezing the release and turning the lid.

Neoprene Seal—Neoprene seals provide an extra-tight closure in the lid.

Bail Handle—Bail handles are flexible and comfortable to hold. You only need one hand to grab them.

Drip-Free Pouring Lip—Pails with a drip-free pouring lip have a solid rim for a clean, controlled pour.

	Color	Seal Material	Handle Type	Features	Max. Temp., ° F	Shipping Std.	Lid Color		Each
For Shipping Hazardous Solids







	Polyethylene

	1 1/4	8 7/8"	9 1/8"	White	Neoprene	Bail	Drip-Free Pouring Lip	150	UN1H2/Y6/S	White	40015T62	00000

Steel Pails


Style A	Style B

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

Ht.	Bottom ID	Ga.	Autoclavable		Each







Tin-Plated Steel

A	1 1/4	8 1/2"	6 1/2"	7 1/4"	30	No	4288T2	00000




		Galvanized Steel

		B	1 1/4	8 1/2"	7 3/4"	6 1/2"	28	No	4260T12	00000

Paint Cans


Polypropylene With Handle	Steel With Handle

Epoxy Coated—Epoxy-coated paint cans are coated on the inside to use with water-based liquids.

	Cans												Lid-Securing Clips			Lid-Securing Rings
					Lid		Small Pack			Large Pack
	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Color	Material	Type	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Polypropylene







				With Handle

				1	6 3/4"	7 3/4"	Black	Tin-Plated Steel	Tight Fitting	1	4051T33	00000	34	4051T43	0000000	100	2035T2	00000	—	———	0


				Tin-Plated Steel







								With Handle

								1	6 1/2"	7 1/2"	—	Tin-Plated Steel	Tight Fitting	2	4084T66	00000	34	4084T31	000000	100	2035T2	0000	6	5099T8	00000


								Epoxy-Coated Steel







												With Handle

												1	6 3/4"	7 3/4"	—	Epoxy-Coated Steel	Tight Fitting	2	4084T82	00000	34	4084T83	000000	100	2035T2	0000	6	5099T8	0000

UN-Compliant Shipping Pails with Tab-Lock Lids

These pails come matched with UN-specified lids to safely ship hazardous materials. The lid has a rubber seal for an extra-tight closure. These pails are tested to comply with United Nations regulations for packaging and shipping hazardous material over land, sea, or air. These regulations aim to prevent hazardous spills caused by accidents or rough package handling.

Note: It is the responsibility of the shipper to follow regulatory guidelines for properly packaging and labeling all hazardous materials, and ensure the appropriate method for shipping.

Phenolic Liner—Pails with a phenolic liner prevent rust on the inside.

	Ga.	Features	Shipping Std.	Color		Each
For Shipping Hazardous Liquids and Hazardous Solids







	Steel with Rubber Seal and Phenolic Liner

	1	7 1/8"	9 3/8"	24	Nestable	UN1A2/Y1.8/100, UN1A2/Y13.6/S	Black	4211T58	000000

Closers

Style	For Lid Gauge	Material	Handle Material		Each
A	20 to 28	Aluminum	Iron	3987T1	0000000

Disposable Pails

Style D

These single-use pails are often used to mix paint.

									Each		Package
Style	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Graduations	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., ° F		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.







			Polyethylene

			D	1 1/4	8 3/4"	7"	6 7/8"	16 oz., 0.5 L	Semi-Clear White	No	120	2084N13	00000	36	2084N23	000000

Rubber/Plastic Pails with Molded Hook

1 1/4 gal. Capacity

				Bottom Inside
Cap., gal.	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Wd,	Dp.	Graduations, gal.	Color	Autoclavable	Max. Temp., ° F		Each







			Polyethylene/Rubber

			1 1/4	10 3/4"	9 1/2"	5 1/2"	8 3/8"	5 5/8"	1/2	Black	No	160	5614T8	00000

Food and Beverage Round Metal Batch Tanks

Style A

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

Style A

Tanks									Lids
Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Ga.	Appearance	Food Industry Std.		Each	Lid Type		Each







			300 Series Stainless Steel

			1	6 1/2"	7 5/8"	6 3/8"	22	Dull	NSF/ANSI 2	4173T14	000000	Loose Fitting	4173T24	000000


			1 1/2	7 1/4"	8 5/8"	7 1/4"	22	Dull	NSF/ANSI 2	4173T15	00000	Loose Fitting	4173T25	00000

UN-Compliant Round Metal Shipping Jugs with Packing Kit

Safely pack and ship hazardous liquids. These kits include a jug, packing materials, and instructions for sealing. The jug is tested to comply with United Nations regulations for packaging and shipping hazardous material over land, sea, or air. These regulations aim to prevent hazardous spills caused by accidents or rough package handling.

Note: It is the responsibility of the shipper to follow regulatory guidelines for properly packaging and labeling all hazardous materials, and ensure the appropriate method for shipping.

		Lid			Handle
	Cap., gal.	Type	Material	Mouth OD	Material	Type	Shipping Std.	Color		Each
For Shipping Hazardous Liquids







				Steel

				1	Threaded	Steel	3/4"	Steel	Folding	CFR Title 49 for Packing Group I, CFR Title 49 for Packing Group II, CFR Title 49 for Packing Group III, UN4G/X10.4/S	Red	6548N11	0000000

Round Stainless Steel Batch Tanks

Style A

Style A have clamps to hold lid down.

Bottom ID	Ga.	Appearance	Lid Type	Seal Material	Includes		Each







316 Stainless Steel

1	7 3/4"	7 1/4"	7 1/8"	23	Polished	Tight Fitting	Silicone Rubber	Lid	41815T8	0000000

Safety Cans for Nonflammable Acids and Corrosives Disposal

Store leftover hazardous liquids until they can be properly discarded. Made of plastic to resist harsh acids and corrosives, this safety disposal can has a self-closing cap to prevent spills and a trigger handle to empty contents with one hand.

Plastic

Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans for Nonflammable Acids and Corrosives Disposal.

Cap., gal.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Fill Opening OD	Graduations	Color		Each
1	7 3/4"	4 3/4"	12 3/4"	1 1/2"	1 qt./1 gal./1 L	Semi-Clear White	8989T11	000000

UN-Compliant Rigid Plastic Shipping Jugs with Packing Kit

Jugs with Security Ring

These jugs hold their shape as liquid is dispensed. They come with a cardboard box for protection. All are tested to comply with United Nations regulations for packaging and shipping hazardous material over land, sea, or air. These regulations aim to prevent hazardous spills caused by accidents or rough package handling. All of these jugs have threads for attaching a spigot.

Note: It is the responsibility of the shipper to follow regulatory guidelines for properly packaging and labeling all hazardous materials, and ensure the appropriate method for shipping.

Security Ring—To discourage tampering, use jugs with a security ring. When the jug is opened, the ring separates from the lid.

			Lid				Handle
	No. of Jugs	Cap., gal.	Type	Material	Color	Mouth OD	Material	Type	Features	Shipping Std.	Color		Each
For Shipping Hazardous Liquids







				HDPE

				4	1	Threaded	Polypropylene	White	1 1/2"	Plastic	Molded	Security Ring	CFR Title 49 for Packing Group II, CFR Title 49 for Packing Group III, UN4G/Y24/S	Semi-Clear White	4973N13	000000

Rectangular UN-Compliant Chemical-Resistant Shipping Jugs with Tamper-Evident Seal

Jug with Security

Ring

Prevent the absorption of harsh solvents, cleaning agents, and adhesives to safely ship hazardous liquids. These jugs have a security ring on the lid that separates when the jugs are opened. They’re also known as closed-head pails. All of these jugs are tested to comply with United Nations regulations for packaging and shipping hazardous material over land, sea, or air. These regulations aim to prevent hazardous spills caused by accidents or rough package handling.

Note: It is the responsibility of the shipper to follow regulatory guidelines for properly packaging and labeling all hazardous materials, and ensure the appropriate method for shipping.

						Lid				Handle
	Cap., gal.	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Seal Material	Type	Material	Color	Mouth OD	Material	Type	Features	Max. Temp., ° F	Shipping Std.	Color		Each
For Shipping Hazardous Liquids







				HDPE

				1	6 1/2"	7 7/8"	7 1/8"	EPDM	Threaded	LDPE	Black	2"	Plastic	Molded	Security Ring	170	UN3H1/Y1.4/100	Opaque White	4135T756	000000

Safety Cans


Style C	Style D	Style F

Also known as Type I safety cans, these have a single opening for both filling and pouring. Safety cans are a safer choice than fuel cans for storing flammable liquids. They have a spring-loaded, self-closing lid; pressure-relief cap; and a flame arrester.

Powder-Coated Steel


Style C	Rigid Plastic Pour Spout	Flexible Steel Pour Spout

Powder-coated steel cans are for petroleum-based liquids.

Color—Color-coding typically indicates usage: red for gasoline, yellow for diesel, blue for kerosene, and green for other liquids.

Cans										Rigid Plastic Pour Spouts		Flexible Steel Pour Spouts
Style	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Fill Opening Dia.	Certification	Flammability Rating	Choose a Color		Each		Each		Each
C	1	9 1/2"	11"	1 5/8"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, FM Approved	NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106	Red, Yellow, Blue, Green	4290T5	000000	4290T36	000000	4290T35	000000

316 Stainless Steel

Style D

Stainless steel cans are corrosion resistant and often used with liquids such as acetone, ether, toluene, and xylene.

Style	Cap., gal.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Fill Opening Dia.	Certification	Flammability Rating		Each
D	1	8"	4 3/4"	13"	1 1/2"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, FM Approved	NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.152	4291T19	0000000

Polyethylene

Style F

Polyethylene cans won't rust, dent, or pit and are for chemicals and corrosives.

Color—Color-coding typically indicates usage: red for gasoline, yellow for diesel, blue for kerosene, and green for other liquids.

Style	Cap., gal.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Fill Opening Dia.	Certification	Color		Each
F	1	7 3/4"	4 3/4"	12 3/4"	1 5/8"	FM Approved	Red	4479T22	0000000

Safety Cans with Built-In Spout

Style A

Also known as Type II safety cans, these have two openings—one for filling, one for pouring. Safety cans are a safer choice than fuel cans for storing flammable liquids. They have a spring-loaded, self-closing lid; pressure-relief cap; flame arrester; and a vacuum-release valve for controlled pouring.

Powder-Coated Steel

Style A

Color—Color-coding typically indicates usage: red for gasoline, yellow for diesel, blue for kerosene, and green for other liquids.

Cans												Replacement Spouts
					Spout
Style	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Fill Opening Dia.	Lg.	OD	Flexibility	Certification	Choose a Color		Each		Each
A	1	9 1/2"	10 1/2"	1 1/2"	9"	5/8"	Flexible	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Red, Yellow, Blue, Green	4290T31	0000000	4290T42	000000

Rectangular Stainless Steel Batch Tanks

316 Stainless Steel—316 stainless steel is more corrosion resistant than 304 stainless steel.

	Tanks										Lids
					Bottom Inside
	Cap., gal.	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Ga.	Appearance		Each	Lid Type		Each
316 Stainless Steel



		1	10"	7 1/4"	7"	7 7/8"	5 1/8"	18	Dull	3763K106	0000000	Loose Fitting	3763K38	000000