PALLETIZED. STACKABLE. BUILT FOR BULK LIQUIDS.
New Bottle, Cage & Pallet Throughout
A new IBC tote is new end to end: bottle, cage, and pallet. Every product-contact surface is fully traceable, which is why food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and sensitive chemical programs start here.
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All-New Build
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Traceable Surfaces
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Food & Beverage Safe
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UN-Rated Options
Overview
The baseline of the line-up, with no previous-contents question to answer. New composite totes suit food and beverage ingredients, sensitive chemicals, and high-purity products, and are available in UN-rated configurations at 275 or 330 gallons.
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HDPE bottle, galvanized steel cage, and valve hardware are specified separately.
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Integrated pallet base moves with a forklift or pallet jack, no drum equipment needed.
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Roughly five 55 gallon drums of volume in a single pallet position.
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Three condition tiers balance contamination risk against unit cost.
Specifications
Nominal Capacity
275 & 330 U.S. gallons (1,040 / 1,250 Liters)
Bottle Material
New Blow-Molded HDPE
Cage & Pallet
Galvanized Steel Cage / Composite Pallet Base
Height
46 in / 53 in (1,168 / 1,346 mm)
Footprint
48 x 40 in (1,219 x 1,016 mm)
Empty Weight
115 - 155 lbs (52 - 70 kg)
Fill
6 in (150 mm) and 9 in (225 mm) Fill Cap
Valve Options
Ball, Butterfly, or Camlock
UN Certification
UN 31HA1/Y available
Condition
New bottle, new cage, new pallet
Common Uses
Bulk Liquid Ingredients
Edible Oils & Syrups
Industrial Chemicals
Acids & Caustics
Cleaning Products
Water Treatment Chemicals
Process Water & Wastewater
Oils & Lubricants
Hazardous Liquids
How to spec yours
Contents drive bottle condition, material, and rating before any price comparison.
New, rebottled, and reconditioned totes carry different contamination risk and cost.
Same pallet footprint, so choose on product density, height limits, and equipment.
Ball, butterfly, or camlock outlet chosen for viscosity and facility connections.
Compare
Type
Best For
Key Benefit
Consideration
New IBC Tote
First-use fills where cleanliness and full service life matter
Never previously filled
Higher cost than reconditioned
New Food-Grade IBC Tote
Food, beverage, and ingredient fills needing a certified virgin bottle
FDA-grade, never used
Premium pricing
Reconditioned IBC Tote
Cost-sensitive industrial reuse with a cleaned, tested bottle
Lower cost, tested & cleaned
Cosmetic wear on cage
Reman / Rebottled IBC Tote
Reused cage fitted with a brand-new bottle
New bottle, value pricing
Cage shows prior use
UN-Rated IBC Tote
Regulated hazardous liquids certified for transport
Certified for hazmat shipping
Requires certified fittings
HDPE IBC Tote
General non-hazardous liquids and chemicals
Chemical-resistant bottle-in-cage
Not for high heat
Stainless-Steel IBC Tote
Corrosive, high-purity, or high-temp liquids needing a reusable tank
Corrosion-proof, sanitary, reusable
Highest upfront cost
UV-Protected IBC Tote
Light-sensitive products stored or shipped outdoors
Blocks UV degradation
Opaque — no fill visibility
275 Gallon IBC Tote
Standard bulk volume with a compact, pallet-friendly footprint
Most common size, easy to source
Less volume per tote than 330
330 Gallon IBC Tote
Maximum volume per footprint
More product per tote
Heavier and taller when full
Related Products
What is an IBC tote?
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An IBC tote, or intermediate bulk container, is a palletized industrial container used to store, transport, and dispense bulk liquids, pastes, powders, or granular materials. The common composite version is an HDPE bottle inside a galvanized steel cage on an integrated pallet base.
What are the most common IBC tote sizes?
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The most common rigid composite IBC tote capacities are 275 gallons and 330 gallons. Both generally use a comparable pallet footprint, so the practical difference is overall height, filled weight, and volume per pallet position.
What is the difference between a new, rebottled, and reconditioned IBC tote?
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A new IBC tote uses a new bottle, cage, and pallet. A rebottled IBC generally combines a new inner bottle with a reused and inspected cage. A reconditioned IBC generally uses a previously used bottle and cage that have been cleaned and inspected.
What does UN-rated IBC tote mean?
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A UN-rated IBC tote has been manufactured and tested to a specific hazardous-material packaging standard. The rating must still be checked against the product's classification, packing group, density, and transportation requirements.
Are IBC totes reusable?
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Many IBC totes can be reused, rebottled, or reconditioned when permitted by the container design, previous contents, inspection requirements, and intended application. Stainless-steel IBCs are built specifically for repeated closed-loop service.
How should IBC totes be stored and transported?
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IBC totes sit on an integrated pallet for forklift and pallet-jack handling and store efficiently within a standard footprint. Follow the manufacturer's stacking, weight, and temperature guidance for your specific configuration and contents.
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