5 Gallon Steel or Plastic Pails
Our 5-gallon steel and plastic pails offer robust performance for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and manufacturing applications. Whether you need heavy-duty containment for chemicals, coatings, adhesives, or food-grade materials, these pails provide dependable storage and transport.
Steel Pails:
Built for strength and long-term durability, our steel pails resist impact, high temperatures, and harsh chemicals. Available with tight-seal lids, they’re ideal for solvents, hazardous materials, and high-viscosity products.
Plastic Pails:
Lightweight yet tough, plastic pails are molded from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for excellent chemical resistance and easy handling. Perfect for water-based products, food ingredients, and less aggressive materials.
Choose the pail that best suits your shipping requirements. Overpacks are available to fit for all 4 can styles. All pails shown use FOM-5G Overpack.
Steel
| Stock No | Description | UN Certification | Packing Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| UN-1A2 | 5 gallon lined open head with lug cover; Air Certified | 1A2/Y1.5/90 | II or III |
| UN-1A1 | 5 gallon closed head with black 1 ¾” nozzle cap seal metal push/pull spout; Air Certified | 1A1/Y2.1/300 | II or III |
Plastic
| Stock No | Description | UN Certification | Packing Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| UN-1H1 | 5 gallon closed head; Air Certified | 1H1/Y1.8/100 | II or III |
| UN-1H2 | 5 gallon open head; Not Air Certified | 1H2/Y42/S | II or III |
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