Eagle galvanized type-I safety cans meet OSHA and NFPA Code 30 requirements and are UL and ULC listed and FM approved for safe handling and storage of gasoline and other flammable liquids.
Eagle cans feature environmentally friendly Lead Free Technology, constructed of 24-gauge hot dipped galvanized steel. Other manufacturers' safety cans use lead coated terne steel.
Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106, 1926.152 and NFPA Code 30
Available in Blue for the storage of Kerosine, Yellow for the storage of Diesel & Green for the storage of Combustible liquids, such as oils.
SAFETY CAN CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY GUIDE
| SOLVENT |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Acetic Acid |
N |
Y |
Y |
| Acetone |
Y* |
Y |
Y |
| Aniline |
N |
Y |
Y |
| Benzene |
N |
Y |
Y |
| Butadiene |
N |
N |
Y |
| 2-Butanone |
Y* |
Y |
Y |
| Butylene |
Y |
N |
Y |
| Chlorofluorocarbons |
N |
N |
Y |
| Cyclohexane |
Y |
N |
N |
| Cyclohexanone |
N |
N |
Y |
| Ethanol |
N |
Y |
Y |
| Ethyl Acetate |
N |
Y |
Y |
| Ethyl Ether |
Y* |
N |
Y |
| Ethylene Glycol |
N |
Y |
Y |
| Fuel Oil |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Gasoline |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Heptane |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Hexane |
Y |
N |
Y |
| Kerosene |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Methanol |
N |
Y |
Y |
| Methylene Chloride |
N |
N |
Y |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
Y* |
N |
Y |
| Methyl Isobutyl Ketone |
Y* |
Y |
Y |
| Pentane |
Y |
Y |
N |
| Petroleum Ether |
Y |
N |
Y |
| Toluene |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Trichloroethylene |
N |
N |
Y |
| Xylene |
Y |
Y |
Y |
TABLE KEY
1 = Galvanized Steel or Terne Plate
Use when chemical purity is not critical. Some chemicals may adversely affect paint.
2 = Polyethylene
Use for storing acids/caustics and other corrosive chemicals.
3 = Stainless Steel
Use when chemical purity is critical.
Y = Yes N = No
* May discolor solvent if water present.
CAUTION: Resistance to mixed solvents is unpredictable. Guide DOES NOT apply to mixtures, even if the can is compatible with all components of the mixture.
