TOUGH. STACKABLE. READY FOR THE LINE.
Certified Constructions for Regulated Transport
UN-rated pails are manufactured and tested to a hazardous-material packaging standard for regulated liquids and solids in transport. The rating lives in the whole package, not the pail alone, so every rated pail ships with its certified lid and closure instructions.
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UN-Certified Build
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Packing Group II/III
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Certified Lid Included
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Drop & Leak Tested
Overview
UN 1H2 plastic and 1A2 steel constructions covering Packing Group II and III, verified by drop, leak, and stack testing. The marking still has to be checked against your product's classification, packing group, and specific gravity.
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UN 1H2 plastic and 1A2 steel options tested to the standard.
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Ratings cover most regulated liquids and solids shipped in pails.
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The rating only holds with its matched lid and closure procedure.
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Designs verified against drop, leak, and stack test requirements.
Specifications
Nominal capacity
5 U.S. gallons
Material options
HDPE or steel
Head options
Open head or closed head, depending on material
Plastic cover options
Screw top, pry off or tear-tab
Steel cover options
Dish cover with lever lock, or lug cover
UN-rated options
Available in the supplier’s plastic and steel pail ranges
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.
The complete marking and supplier instructions must match the proposed contents and shipment. A generic UN-rated label does not establish suitability for every hazardous material.
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
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Which details define this pail configuration?
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The complete marking and supplier instructions must match the proposed contents and shipment. A generic UN-rated label does not establish suitability for every hazardous material.
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.
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