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Heavy-Wall HDPE for General Industrial Liquids
HDPE plastic pails are the default 5 gallon package for non-hazardous liquids, chemicals, and general industrial products. Heavy-wall construction resists the acids, caustics, and detergents that corrode metal, without needing a lining.
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Blow-Molded HDPE
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Heavy-Wall Build
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Corrosion & Rust Proof
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Chemical-Resistant
Overview
Blow-molded high-density polyethylene in a 90-mil heavy wall, corrosion proof and rust proof by construction. Lid and gasket options are matched to your chemistry, and the pails are lightweight and fully recyclable.
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90-mil construction stands up to products that corrode metal.
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HDPE will not rust, so no interior lining is needed for water-based chemistries.
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Virgin FDA-compliant resin available across the plastic pail range.
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Empty pails nest to cut storage space and return freight.
Specifications
Nominal capacity
5 U.S. gallons
Material
HDPE
Head style
Open head
Body options
Round, nested or straight-sided; square options
Cover options
Screw top, pry off or tear-tab
Handle options
Metal or plastic
Color options
White or natural; custom colors available
UN-rated options
Available within the supplier range
Published options cover a configurable product range; not every option is available together. The selected model determines dimensions, empty weight and the final assembly. UN-rated assemblies must be selected for the contents and used with their specified closures.
View supplier specifications →Common Uses
Food & Ingredients
Acids & Caustics
Detergents & Cleaners
Paints & Coatings
Solvents
Powders & Dry Goods
Hazardous Materials
Waste & Recovery
Lubricants & Fuels
How to spec yours
Provide the formulation, intended fill, density, temperature and contact duration.
Specify the required opening, closure, seal and discharge connection for the process.
Chemical compatibility depends on the formulation, temperature and contact duration. Verify the resin, gasket and complete pack using the supplier’s documentation and samples.
Review the supplier reference, drawing, documentation, quantities and delivery terms before ordering.
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Type
Best For
Key Benefit
Consideration
Steel Pails
Coatings and industrial formulations
Rigid steel body with lining options
Check lining, seal and any required transport rating
Food-Grade HDPE Pails
Food-contact applications with documented components
Plastic pail and lid options
Confirm resin, lid and gasket documentation for the intended food and temperature
HDPE Plastic Pails
Compatible liquids and general industrial products
HDPE body with a choice of closures
Verify formulation, temperature and seal compatibility
Natural HDPE Pails
Applications where fill visibility is useful
Translucent color option
Color alone does not establish food-contact compliance
Black HDPE Pails
Applications preferring an opaque container
Opaque color option
Require evidence for any UV or outdoor-exposure claim
UN-Rated Pails
Shipments needing documented UN performance-tested packaging
Rated pail and closure configurations
Match the complete marking and closure instructions to the shipment
Tight-Head Plastic Pails
Liquids needing controlled filling or dispensing
Closed top with specified openings
Restricted access for cleaning and viscous contents
Related Products
Which details define this pail configuration?
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Chemical compatibility depends on the formulation, temperature and contact duration. Verify the resin, gasket and complete pack using the supplier’s documentation and samples.
Are the dimensions and weight fixed for this range?
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No. This is a configurable range page. Request the current supplier drawing for the selected reference; confirm dimensions, empty weight, rated loading and fittings before ordering.
Is food-contact or UN documentation included for every option?
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Requirements depend on the application and the selected components. Specify the required documentation with the inquiry and confirm the complete assembly before purchase.
What is the minimum order and lead time?
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Quantity, manufacturing options, container condition and delivery location affect the quotation. Confirm current minimum order and lead time for the chosen configuration with Novvia.
Our packaging specialists will help you match the ideal container to your product, storage, and compliance needs. We stock and ship nationwide.
