Buckets, Pails and Storage Tubs | Thermo Fisher Scientific

Nalgene buckets, pails and storage tubs come in a variety of configurations, but all have one thing in common - excellent chemical compatibility with a wide range of laboratory chemicals and production materials. These products are made with work in mind.

Select a Nalgene bucket, pail or storage tub

Nalgene Graduated HDPE Bucket	Nalgene Autoclavable Graduated Bucket	Nalgene LDPE Bucket with Lid	Nalgene Large Cylinderical HDPE Tub with Cover
Super-rugged and chemical resistant, graduated	Fully autoclavable, graduated	Air-tight cover meets OSHA standards for bloodborne pathogens, graduated	Positive-lock cover provides a tight seal for transport or storage. Easy-grip side handles add comfort and durability for lifting and storing.

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)	Polypropylene (PP)	Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)	High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Polyethylene coated wire bail	Nylon-coated wire bail	Nylon-coated wire bail	Molded-in hand grips
Graduated	Graduated	Graduated	No graduations
Do not autoclave	Autoclavable	Do not autoclave	Do not autoclave
Pour Spout	No pour spout	No pour spout	No pour spout
No cover	No cover	Air-tight cover meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 for bloodborne pathogens	Positive-lock cover. NSF approved for food and beverage storage.

General chemical compatibility

	Nalgene Graduated HDPE Bucket	Nalgene Autoclavable Graduated Bucket	Nalgene LDPE Bucket with Lid	Nalgene Large Cylinderical HDPE Tub with Cover
Acids, dilute or weak	E	E	E	E
Acids^ strong, concentrated	G	G	G	G
Alcohols, aliphatic	E	E	E	E
Aldehydes	G	G	G	G
Bases/alkali	E	E	E	E
Esters	G	G	G	G
Hydrocarbons, aliphatic	G	G	F	G
Hydrocarbons, aromatic	N	N	N	N
Hydrocarbons, halogenated	N	N	N	N
Ketones, aromatic	N	N	N	N
Oxidizing agents, strong	F	F	F	F

For a more detailed chemical resistance guide by chemical and application temperature, please refer to Chemical resistance guide or request a printed poster for your lab or contact Nalgene Technical Support.

E	No damage after 30 days constant exposure at 20°C.
G	Little or no damage after 30 days constant exposure at 20°C.
F	Some effect after 7 days constant exposure at 20°C.
N	Not recommended. Immediate damage may occur.

^Except for oxidizing acids, see "Oxidizing acids, strong."

Chemical resistance simplified

For help selecting the Nalgene containers that are perfect for your lab applications, request a copy of our chemical compatibility wall chart, or for personal assistance, contact the Nalgene Technical Support.

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