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275 & 330 gallons · Food Grade Reconditioned / Virgin Food Grade
Food-Grade IBC Totes
FDA-compliant tanks that only ever held food-safe products.
In a nutshell
Food-grade IBC totes have only ever contained FDA-recognized food-safe products such as syrups, oils, juices or vinegar. We verify the prior-contents history, sanitize the bottle and tag each unit so you can trust what touched your product.
Best for
Beverage & brewingEdible oilsMaple & syrupsRainwater harvesting
Eco note: Reusing a food-grade tank for rainwater or brewing is one of the highest-value second lives an IBC can have.
Food-grade IBC totes have only ever contained FDA-recognized food-safe products — syrups, edible oils, juices, vinegar and the like — and they come with the two things that actually define the grade: a verified prior-contents history and a record of the sanitizing done to prepare them. You are not just buying a tank; you are buying documentation you can hand to your own auditors.
Small producers love these tanks: brewers, distillers, cideries, hot-sauce makers, maple and honey producers, urban farms and rainwater harvesters all get the price of reuse with the safety of paperwork. When a tank cannot be brought to standard by washing alone, we rebottle it — a brand-new bottle in the reclaimed cage — so the interior is effectively new.
| Capacity | 275 & 330 gallons |
|---|---|
| Cage & pallet | Reclaimed or new steel cage, food-safe bottle |
| Volume | 275 gal / 330 gal |
| Prior contents | Food-safe only, verified |
| Bottle | Natural HDPE, FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 |
| Valve | 2 in food-grade EPDM seal |
| Sanitizing | Hot wash + food-safe rinse |
| Available grades | Food Grade Reconditioned, Virgin Food Grade |
Traceability you can serve from
The difference between a food-grade tote and an industrial one is documentation. We keep a chain-of-custody record for the prior product, the wash cycle and the seal replacement, so brewers, distillers and growers can pass their own audits.
A favorite of small producers
Cideries, hot-sauce makers, urban farms and rainwater collectors love food-grade reconditioned totes: the price of reuse, the safety of documentation, and a story their customers respect.
Reuse-first promise: if a reconditioned tank can do your job safely, we'll recommend it over new — every time.
Fittings & lids
Every tote ships with a valve. Here's how to spec the right one.
Valve & fitting options
| Outlet thread | 2 in S60x6 coarse buttress — the universal IBC standard |
|---|---|
| Butterfly valve | Standard on most reconditioned tanks; 1/4-turn open/close |
| Ball valve | Higher-cycle alternative; stainless or polypropylene body |
| Camlock (Type C/E) | S60x6 → camlock for fast-connect filling and dispensing |
| Garden hose | S60x6 → 3/4 in GHT, male or female, for gravity dispensing |
| NPT | S60x6 → 1 in or 2 in NPT for pump suction and fixed-pipe connections |
| Seal — EPDM | For water, food products and mild chemistry; food-grade default |
| Seal — Viton | For solvents, fuels and aggressive acids; specify at order |
Lid & cap options
| 6 in vented cap | Allows gravity drain without vacuum lock — the go-to for open dispensing |
|---|---|
| 6 in solid cap | For pressurized, transported or sealed-fermentation applications |
| Tamper-evident | Security strip required for regulated or export cargo |
| Breather vent | For tall-neck or closed-loop setups where pressure equalization matters |
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This product's fittings
Standard and available options for Food-Grade IBC Totes
| Standard outlet | 2 in butterfly valve with food-grade EPDM seal |
|---|---|
| Sanitary ball valve | Tri-clamp or S60x6 stainless ball valve for CIP compatibility |
| Garden-hose adapter | S60x6 → 3/4 in GHT for small-scale dispensing |
| Lid – vented | 6 in food-safe vented cap |
| Lid – solid | 6 in solid cap for sealed fermentation or transport |
| Seal – EPDM only | Food-grade EPDM; Viton not recommended for food contact |
Delivery & freight
Pickup, pallet or truckload — we deliver to your dock.
LTL Freight
We palletize and band for standard 96/102-inch LTL trailers across Illinois and the Midwest. Standard lead time 3–5 business days. We prepare the BOL.
Full Truckload (FTL)
40 totes fit a standard 48-ft dry van in two rows of 20. Our best per-unit rate. We schedule to your dock on your timeline.
All freight quotes are included in your emailed price. No surprise accessorial fees, no fuel-surcharge guessing. Every number is in writing before you commit.
Where it's used
Common use cases
Brewing & fermentation water
Hundreds of gallons of clean brewing or rinse water on hand, dispensed through a sanitary valve.
Edible liquid storage
Oils, syrups, juices and vinegars stored and transported in a documented, food-safe tank.
Bulk selling
Ship syrup, honey or sauce by the tote to packers and wholesalers instead of one jar at a time.
Rainwater for gardens
A food-grade tank is the safe base for edible-garden rain capture and aquaponics.
Industries we serve
Craft brewing & distillingBeverage & juiceEdible oils & vinegarMaple syrup & honeySauces & condimentsUrban farming & aquaponicsRainwater harvestingDairy & liquid feed
Safety & UN markings
What the markings mean — and when you need them.
Reading a UN mark: UN 31HA1/Y/275L
| 31 | IBC container type per UN standards |
|---|---|
| H | Plastic (HDPE) inner receptacle |
| A | Rigid outer body (steel cage) |
| 1 | Free-standing (no outer packaging needed) |
| Y | Packing group II — medium-danger liquids |
| 275L | Maximum gross mass or capacity in liters |
When is UN certification required?
- Regulated hazardous liquids classified as DOT Packing Group I, II or III
- International shipments where customs or the receiving country mandates UN marking
- Carrier requirements for flammable, corrosive or toxic liquids in bulk
- Any cargo where your SDS requires a UN-rated container
Not required for: food-grade and industrial totes used for non-regulated, non-hazmat liquids — which covers the vast majority of our customers.
Safety notes for Food-Grade IBC Totes
- Always verify the prior-contents record before using for food or beverage — the documentation is the grade.
- Sanitize before every use and after every batch; biofilm can colonize valves and cap threads.
- Use food-grade EPDM seals only; replace on any sign of swelling, cracking or discoloration.
- Shield from direct sunlight and algae risk when storing water or dilute products.
- Keep your own batch log (lot, product, date, grade) for traceability to your buyers or auditors.
Documentation
What ships with every unit — and what you can request.
Always included
- Prior-contents log
- Grade tag (Rinsed / Industrial / Food Grade / Rebottled / New)
- Pressure-test pass record
- Visual inspection pass
- Valve and cap fitted and tested
Available on request
- Wash-cycle certificate
- COA for rebottled units
- UN certification copy
- Chain-of-custody form for food-safety audits
- Bill of lading with grade and lot number
Just ask in your order email — no extra cost for documentation.
How we prepare it
Every unit, the same rigor
Verify history
We confirm the tank only ever held FDA-recognized food-safe products before it qualifies as food-grade.
Sanitize
A hot wash and food-safe rinse, with attention to the valve, cap threads and outlet passages where biofilm hides.
Rebottle if needed
If the interior cannot be brought to standard, a brand-new food-safe bottle goes into the reclaimed cage.
Document & tag
Prior contents, wash record and grade tag travel with the tank so your chain of custody is intact.
Buying tips
Get the right tank the first time
- Ask for the prior product and the wash record — that documentation is what makes the grade real.
- Choose rebottled when you want a guaranteed-new interior at a reused price.
- Specify food-grade EPDM seals for the valve, not generic gaskets.
- Sanitize before first use and between batches regardless of grade.
- Keep the lot and date labeled for your own traceability to buyers.
How it compares: Versus industrial totes: the same tank, but with a verified food-safe history and sanitizing records — the difference is entirely in the documentation, which is exactly what your auditors care about. Versus new food-grade: rebottled units give a new interior at meaningfully lower cost and carbon.
Care & handling
Six rules that keep a tote working — and people safe.
- Keep totes shaded and covered — UV degrades HDPE over time; white or opaque covers dramatically extend bottle life.
- Label every tank with the current product, date filled and grade — never rely on prior labels.
- Flush the outlet valve before connecting to your line to clear any residue from the valve body.
- Use a pallet jack or forklift for all moves — never tip or roll a full IBC tote.
- Store full totes upright and flat on a stable, level surface; tilting puts stress on the cage welds.
- Return empties to us — the cage and pallet stay in service and you close the loop.
The circular loop — in six words
Use it. Return it. Repeat it.
Every empty you send back to us is a cage and pallet that stays in service, a bottle that gets a new life, and a step that keeps material out of the landfill. The loop only closes if everyone closes it.
Food-Grade IBC Totes — FAQs
What makes a tote "food-grade"?
A verified history of holding only FDA-recognized food-safe products, plus a documented sanitizing process. Appearance alone never determines grade — the paperwork does.
Is a food-grade tote safe for drinking water?
Yes, food-grade and rebottled tanks are appropriate for potable water when kept clean, shaded against algae and maintained. Never use an industrial tank for drinking water.
What is the difference between food-grade and rebottled?
Food-grade means the existing bottle held only food-safe products and was sanitized. Rebottled means a brand-new bottle was installed in the reclaimed cage — an effectively new interior.
Can I pass a food-safety audit with these?
That is the point of the documentation. We keep prior-contents and wash records so you can demonstrate chain of custody to your auditors.
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