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    Safety Cans

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, Powder-Coated Steel, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, Powder-Coated Steel, Style B.
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, Powder-Coated Steel, Style C.
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, 316 Stainless Steel, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, 316 Stainless Steel, Style E.
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, Polyethylene, Style F.
    Image of Product. Style G. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, Polyethylene, Style G.

    Style E

    Style F

    Style G

    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
    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, Powder-Coated Steel, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, Powder-Coated Steel, Style B.
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, Powder-Coated Steel, Style C.
    Image of Product. Rigid Plastic Pour Spout. Front orientation. Pour Spouts. Safety Cans.
    Image of Product. Flexible Steel Pour Spout. Front orientation. Pour Spouts. Safety Cans.

    Style A

    Style B

    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.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Fill Opening
    Dia.
    Certification
    Flammability Rating
    Choose a Color
    Each
    Each
    Each
    A16 fl. oz.4 1/2"6 3/4"7/8"UL Listed, C-UL Listed, FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    Red4290T110000000———0———0
    A32 fl. oz.4 1/2"8 1/4"7/8"UL Listed, C-UL Listed, FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    Red4290T12000000———0———0
    B64 fl. oz.9"5 1/4"1 5/8"UL Listed, C-UL Listed, FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.152
    Red
    ,
    Yellow
    ,
    Blue
    ,
    Green
    4290T3700000———0———0
    C1 gal.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
    4290T5000004290T360000004290T35000000
    C2 gal.9 1/2"13 3/4"1 5/8"UL Listed, C-UL Listed, FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    Red
    ,
    Yellow
    ,
    Blue
    ,
    Green
    4290T151000004290T36000004290T3500000
    C2 1/2 gal.11 3/4"11 1/2"1 5/8"UL Listed, C-UL Listed, FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    Red
    ,
    Yellow
    ,
    Blue
    ,
    Green
    4290T181000004290T36000004290T3500000
    C5 gal.12 1/2"16 1/2"1 5/8"UL Listed, C-UL Listed, FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    Red
    ,
    Yellow
    ,
    Blue
    ,
    Green
    4290T171000004290T36000004290T3500000
    316 Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, 316 Stainless Steel, Style D.
    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, 316 Stainless Steel, Style E.

    Style D

    Style E

    Stainless steel cans are corrosion resistant and often used with liquids such as acetone, ether, toluene, and xylene.
    Style E—Style E have a steel rim at the base for added support.
    Style
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fill Opening
    Dia.
    Certification
    Flammability Rating
    Each
    D18"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
    4291T190000000
    E2 1/211 1/4"9 3/4"1 1/2"UL Listed, C-UL Listed, FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.152
    4291T21000000
    E511 1/4"16"1 1/2"UL Listed, C-UL Listed, FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.152
    4291T22000000
    Polyethylene
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, Polyethylene, Style F.
    Image of Product. Style G. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans, Polyethylene, Style G.

    Style F

    Style G

    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.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fill Opening
    Dia.
    Certification
    Color
    Each
    F64 fl. oz.7 3/4"4 3/4"9 1/2"1 5/8"FM Approved
    Red4479T21000000
    F1 gal.7 3/4"4 3/4"12 3/4"1 5/8"FM Approved
    Red4479T22000000
    G2 1/2 gal.10 3/4"14 1/4"1 5/8"UL Listed, FM Approved
    Red3994T18000000
    G5 gal.12 3/4"16"1 5/8"UL Listed, FM Approved
    Red3994T19000000

    Safety Cans for Flammable Liquids Disposal

    Store leftover hazardous liquids until they can be properly discarded. The spring-loaded, self-closing cap on these cans automatically vents to relieve excess vapor pressure, and a flame arrester protects against outside ignition.
    316 Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans for Flammable Liquids Disposal.
    316 stainless steel cans are for liquids such as acetone, alcohol, ether, toluene, and xylene.
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Fill Opening
    OD
    Certification
    Each
    2 1/211 1/4"12"3 3/4"FM Approved
    4103T110000000
    511 1/4"18"3 3/4"FM Approved
    4103T12000000
    Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans for Flammable Liquids Disposal.
    Plastic cans are for aggressive chemicals and corrosives.
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Fill Opening
    OD
    Certification
    Flammability Rating
    Color
    Each
    212"14 3/4"3 3/4"FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    Red4103T230000000
    212"14 3/4"3 3/4"FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    White4103T27000000
    512"20"3 3/4"FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    Red4103T16000000
    512"20"3 3/4"FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    White4103T28000000
    Galvanized Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans for Flammable Liquids Disposal.
    Galvanized steel cans are for petroleum-based liquids.
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Fill Opening
    OD
    Certification
    Color
    Each
    2 1/211 1/4"12"3 3/4"FM Approved
    Red4103T210000000
    512 1/2"18"3 3/4"FM Approved
    Red4103T22000000

    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
    17 3/4"4 3/4"12 3/4"1 1/2"1 qt./1 gal./1 LSemi-Clear White8989T11000000

    Safety Cans with Faucet

    A self-closing faucet provides controlled, one-handed dispensing of flammable liquids. These safety cans also have a flame arrester and a self-closing pressure-relief cap.
    Powder-Coated Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans with Faucet, Powder-Coated Steel.
    Powder-coated steel cans are for petroleum-based liquids.
    Faucet
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Fill Opening
    Dia.
    Material
    Outlet Thread
    Size
    Outlet Thread
    Type
    Seal
    Material
    Certification
    Flammability Rating
    Color
    Each
    511 3/4"17"1 1/2"Brass13/16"-27
    UNS
    PTFE
    FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    Red9890T110000000
    316 Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans with Faucet, 316 Stainless Steel.
    Stainless steel cans are corrosion resistant and often used with liquids such as acetone, ether, toluene, and xylene.
    Faucet
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Fill Opening
    Dia.
    Material
    Outlet Thread
    Size
    Outlet Thread
    Type
    Seal
    Material
    Certification
    Flammability Rating
    Each
    511 1/4"16"1 1/2"316 Stainless Steel
    7/8"-27
    UNS
    PTFE
    FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.152
    9890T120000000
    Polyethylene
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans with Faucet, Polyethylene.
    Polyethylene cans are for chemicals and corrosives.
    Faucet
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Fill Opening
    Dia.
    Material
    Outlet Thread
    Size
    Outlet Thread
    Type
    Seal
    Material
    Certification
    Flammability Rating
    Color
    Each
    513 1/2"17"1 1/2"Brass1/2"-20
    UNF
    PTFE
    FM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    Red9890T130000000

    Steel Pails with Flame Arrester

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pails. Steel Pails with Flame Arrester.
    Mix and store noncorrosive flammable liquids, such as paints and lacquers. This pail has a flame arrester to protect against outside ignition and a grounding tab to reduce static electricity buildup.
    Lid
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Bottom
    ID
    Color
    Ga.
    Type
    Material
    Seal
    Material
    Autoclavable
    Lock Type
    For Max. Shackle
    Dia.
    Features
    Each
     
    Powder-Coated Steel
    515"16"11 1/4"Red24Tight FittingPowder-Coated SteelCork RubberNoPadlockable5/16"Grounding Tab1572N110000000
     

    Safety Cans with Built-in Funnel for Flammable Liquids Disposal

    Easily fill these cans through the detachable wide-mouth funnel, then remove the threaded plug to empty. A flame arrester protects against outside ignition.
    Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans with Built-in Funnel for Flammable Liquids Disposal.
    Plug
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Funnel Material
    Thread
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Certification
    Color
    Each
    311 3/4"12 1/4"Zinc-Plated SteelNPT
    3/4
    FM Approved
    Red9887T130000000
    511 3/4"16 3/4"Zinc-Plated SteelNPT
    3/4
    FM Approved
    Red9887T14000000

    Safety Cans with Stand

    Tip cans down for controlled dispensing, then swing them back to their upright position. These cans have a pressure-relief cap with built-in vacuum-release valve for controlled pouring.
    Powder-Coated Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans with Stand, Powder-Coated Steel.
    Powder-coated steel can is for petroleum-based liquids.
    Faucet
    Base
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Fill Opening
    Dia.
    Material
    Outlet Thread
    Size
    Outlet Thread
    Type
    Seal
    Material
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Certification
    Flammability Rating
    Color
    Each
    511 3/4"16"1 1/2"Brass13/16"-27
    UNS
    PTFE
    15 3/4"15 3/4"11 3/4"SteelFM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    Red4510T110000000
    Polyethylene
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans with Stand, Polyethylene.
    Polyethylene cans are for chemicals and corrosives.
    Faucet
    Base
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Fill Opening
    Dia.
    Material
    Outlet Thread
    Size
    Outlet Thread
    Type
    Seal
    Material
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Certification
    Flammability Rating
    Color
    Each
    513 1/2"17"1 1/2"Brass1/2"-20
    UNF
    PTFE
    15 3/4"15 3/4"11 3/4"SteelFM Approved
    NFPA 30, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.106
    Red4510T120000000

    Safety Cans with Built-In Spout

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans with Built-In Spout, Powder-Coated Steel, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans with Built-In Spout, Powder-Coated Steel, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    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
    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans with Built-In Spout, Powder-Coated Steel, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Safety Cans. Safety Cans with Built-In Spout, Powder-Coated Steel, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style B—Style B have a steel roll bar that protects the spout, handle, and trigger during transport.
    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
    UN Shipping
    Std.
    Choose a Color
    Each
    Each
    A19 1/2"10 1/2"1 1/2"9"5/8"FlexibleUL Listed, C-UL Listed
    Red
    ,
    Yellow
    ,
    Blue
    ,
    Green
    4290T3100000004290T42000000
    A2 1/211 1/2"12"1 1/2"9"5/8"FlexibleUL Listed, C-UL Listed
    Red
    ,
    Yellow
    ,
    Blue
    ,
    Green
    4290T530000004290T4200000
    A512 1/2"15 3/4"1 1/2"9"1"FlexibleUL Listed, C-UL Listed
    Red
    ,
    Yellow
    ,
    Blue
    ,
    Green
    4290T380000004290T4100000
    B2 1/211 3/4"12"1 1/2"9"5/8"FlexibleFM Approved
    UN1A1/Y1.2/100Red4290T560000004290T4200000
    B511 3/4"17 1/2"1 1/2"9"1"FlexibleFM Approved
    UN1A1/Y1.2/100Red4290T570000004290T4100000
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