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.

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

Style B have a steel roll bar that protects the spout, handle, and trigger during transport.

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 cans are for petroleum-based liquids.

Polyethylene plastic cans are for chemicals and corrosives.

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

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 can is for petroleum-based liquids.

Polyethylene plastic can is for chemicals and corrosives.