Compliance, safety, and operational guides for industrial, commercial, and agricultural IBC tote applications.
What professional IBC cleaning costs, when it's required by regulation, and how to choose a certified service for food-grade, chemical, or hazmat totes.
Read Guide →Secondary containment requirements under 40 CFR 264/265, correct pallet sizing, and the best compliant products for every budget.
Read Guide →Exact measurements, weights, UN certification codes, valve sizes, and pallet footprints for every IBC size — 110 to 330 gallons.
Read Guide →Portable mixers, recirculation pumps, and pneumatic agitators for viscous fluids, slurries, and industrial blending applications.
Read Guide →Butterfly, ball, gate, and diaphragm valves compared — with chemical compatibility charts and BSP vs NPT thread guidance.
Read Guide →Electric, pneumatic, and hand pumps ranked for industrial dispensing, chemical transfer, and high-viscosity fluid handling.
Read Guide →All compliant IBCs are marked with a UN symbol and code (e.g., 31HA1). The code identifies construction type, material, and maximum fill weight. Required for transport of hazardous materials under DOT 49 CFR.
EPA 40 CFR 264/265 requires secondary containment for stored hazardous materials. The containment volume must equal 110% of the largest container or 10% of aggregate volume. IBC spill pallets must be rated for the fluid stored.
Totes previously used for food-grade contents require documented triple-rinse cleaning before reuse. Chemical totes require neutralization and professional cleaning certification before repurposing. Never reuse a tote that held pesticides for food or water.
Standard IBC bottom outlet is 2" BSP (British Standard Pipe) thread — not NPT. Most replacement valves and fittings are 2" BSP. Verify thread type before purchasing replacement hardware.