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The product you fill
Chemistry, specific gravity and filling temperature. This determines resin, coating and closure selection.
50L Plastic Drum (White)
Compact 50L HDPE drum for smaller batches, samples and laboratory use.
Overview
A compact 50L white HDPE drum that fills the gap between small jerry cans and full 200L drums. It is used for pilot batches, sample shipments, laboratory chemicals and small-volume industrial products where a full drum would be impractical.
Key specifications
| Nominal capacity | 50 L |
|---|---|
| Material | High-molecular-weight polyethylene (HMW-HDPE) |
| Colour | White (other colours on request) |
| Closure | Screw cap with tamper-evident option |
| Handling | Integrated side handle / grip |
| Certification | Export packaging container licence, food-contact approval |
Design & Features
What you get with this container
- Tough HMW-HDPE body with excellent impact and stress-cracking resistance.
- Light enough to be handled manually on filling and packing lines.
- Same resin family and quality regime as the larger drums in the range.
- Tested for drop, stacking, airtightness and hydraulic performance.
- Type I Export Commodity Packaging Container Quality Licence and food-hygiene certification.
- Stackable and cube-efficient for export palletisation.
Applications
Typical uses
- Sample and pilot batches
- Laboratory reagents
- Specialty chemicals
- Food flavourings and additives
- Detergents and cleaning products
Handling note. If you need a specific closure size, tamper-evident ring or printed decoration, tell us at enquiry stage — the 50L range is the most flexible for customisation.
Ordering
How to buy this container
Three things to send us, and we can quote precisely.
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Quantity & cadence
Your annual volume and how often you order. Standard shipments fill a 20-foot container; we will size the order to your line.
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Destination & documents
Port of discharge and any certification, labelling or UN marking your market requires.
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View specificationsReady to specify the 50L Plastic Drum (White)?
Send your product details and target volume. Our export team replies with specifications, certificates and an indicative FOB price within one business day.