160 Litre Plastic Open Head Drum – UN Approved | Food Grade HDPE

160L Open Head HDPE Drum – Heavy-Duty, Versatile & Safe for Industrial Use

The Flowbin South Africa 160 Litre Plastic Open Head Drum is a high-strength, industrial-grade container designed for the safe storage, transport, and handling of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. 160 Litre Plastic Open Head Drum – UN Approved | Food Grade HDPE

Made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) using advanced blow-moulding technology, this drum provides outstanding durability, chemical resistance, impact strength, and long-term performance across multiple industries.

The open head (open top) design allows for easy filling, emptying, cleaning, and inspection, while the removable black lid with steel locking ring ensures a secure, leak-proof seal suitable for food, chemicals, construction materials, powders, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products.

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Key Features

• 160 Litre Capacity – ideal for liquid, powder, paste, and bulk material storage

• UN Approved – compliant for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial materials

• Food Grade HDPE – safe for consumables, food ingredients, and water

• Open Head Design – easy access for filling, emptying, and cleaning

• Black Lid + Steel Locking Ring – secure, tamper-resistant, leak-proof sealing

• Blow-Moulded Construction – superior durability and impact resistance

• Easy to Clean, Sanitize & Reuse

• Chemical & Corrosion Resistant

• Available in standard blue, with custom colours on request

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Specifications

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Advantages

• Open head design allows for quick loading/unloading of liquids, solids, powders, and pastes

• HDPE construction ensures long service life and suitability for heavy-duty industrial use

• Corrosion-resistant & chemical-resistant for safe material handling

• Easy handling using forklifts, drum lifters, and manual drum tools

• Stackable & pallet-friendly for efficient storage and transport

• Fully compliant with UN transport regulations for hazardous substances

• Cost-efficient bulk storage solution, reducing packaging and logistics costs

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Applications

• Chemical manufacturing & distribution

• Pharmaceuticals & medical raw materials

• Food and beverage processing (oils, ingredients, syrups, powders)

• Construction & civil works (additives, powders, premixes)

• Agricultural storage (fertilizers, feeds, water-based products)

• Waste management & recycling

• Export shipping across Africa, SADC, islands & international markets