Can chemical barrels be used to store drinking water? What are the benefits of using them?

　　Plastic containers come in many sizes and specifications, and they also have different main applications. So, can chemical barrels be used to store drinking water? When choosing drinking water...

　　What issues should we pay attention to when selecting storage containers?

　　Chemical barrels can completely store drinking water, but when storing liquids in plastic containers, there are three key points to pay attention to. Let's take a look!

　　1. Raw materials of chemical barrels

　　Generally speaking, chemical barrels are made from food-grade contact materials. These materials can resist corrosion and are suitable for storing chemical liquids. Therefore, using plastic containers to store drinking water is not a problem.

　　However, some companies may choose to manufacture chemical barrels from recycled materials to reduce costs. These barrels have a short lifespan and pose certain safety risks when used to store chemical liquids. They should not be used to store drinking water.

　　When choosing storage containers for drinking water, we must pay attention to various issues.

　　2. Thickness of chemical barrels

　　Many chemical barrels used for storing strong oxidizing gases need to be thickened. This way, their lifespan will be much longer and safer.

　　However, for storing drinking water, there is no need for particularly thick barrels; normal thickness plastic containers can be selected, which can also save a lot of costs for the company.

　　3. Storage temperature of chemical barrels

　　In the use of chemical barrels, the temperature of the environment is often overlooked. If the storage temperature for drinking water is too low or too high, thin plastic containers should not be chosen.

　　Benefits of using plastic chemical barrels

　　Plastic chemical barrels are gradually becoming an indispensable necessity in our daily lives, with five prominent advantages recognized by a wide range of customers:

　　1. High-quality polymer polyethylene plastic is molded in one piece, and during movement, they can be manually flipped horizontally and rotated sideways, making them convenient for mechanical handling and port lifting.

　　2. Minimal residue after dumping, easy to clean, sturdy and durable, can be used about 20 times under normal filling and transportation conditions. This saves energy and reduces maintenance costs.

　　3. Specifications meet the requirements for international container shipping, easy to stack and reliable, with a 20-foot shipping container able to carry 80 units.

　　4. If storing easily dissolvable chemicals, a cover with a venting function can be used to prevent overpressure during transportation, while also ensuring the sealing properties for gases.

　　5. Suitable for hot filling, the general ambient temperature should not exceed 60°C. After hot filling, the contents should be allowed to cool sufficiently to room temperature before sealing the outer cover and stacking.