IBC containers look standardised, but the full specification — construction, outlet configuration, and certification — needs to match your actual material and handling process. Here's the complete breakdown.
Capacity and Dimensions
- Capacity: approximately 1,000 litres (275 US gallons)
- Footprint: 1,200 × 1,000 mm, standard pallet dimensions
- Height (filled): approximately 1,160 mm
- Stackable: 2–3 units high
The standard pallet footprint is a deliberate design choice — it means IBCs integrate directly with standard pallet racking, forklift handling, and transport logistics without needing dedicated handling equipment.
Construction and Materials
- Inner container: HDPE, food-grade available
- Outer cage: hot-dip galvanised steel
- Pallet: integrated galvanised steel
The HDPE inner container is what actually holds your material, and its compatibility with your specific product is the single most important check before standardising on IBCs — not every chemical or product is compatible with HDPE at your fill temperature and concentration.
Outlet and Inlet Configuration
- Outlet valve: DN50 or DN80 butterfly valve standard; camlock available on request
- Inlet opening: 150mm lid for top fill
Outlet sizing should match your material's viscosity and required transfer rate — see ENZAC's outlet valve comparison for the detailed trade-offs between DN50, DN80, and camlock.
Certification
UN certification is available for containers intended for hazardous goods transport — required if your material falls under dangerous goods regulations for road, sea, or air transport. Confirm whether your specific material and transport route requires this before finalising your container specification.
Reusability
IBCs are designed to be reusable and compatible with steam or pressure wash cleaning — relevant for operations cycling containers between fills rather than treating them as single-use. A validated cleaning process between different products is essential where the same container pool handles more than one material, to avoid carryover contamination.
Material Compatibility Limits
IBCs suit oils, resins, fatty acids, syrups, chemicals, solvents, and dry flowable powders. They are not suitable for highly viscous materials requiring pump-assisted transfer, materials exceeding 80°C continuously, or substances incompatible with HDPE — check this against your specific product's data sheet, not just its general category.
Industries Served
Oleochemical, fertilizer, food & beverage, cement & minerals, pharmaceutical, and plastics & polymers.
What to Send With Your Enquiry
Material data sheet (including viscosity, temperature at fill, and chemical compatibility with HDPE), required outlet configuration, whether UN certification is needed for your transport route, and expected reuse/cleaning cycle. Review the full IBC Container specification range before finalising your handling setup.
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ENZAC supplies IBC containers in Malaysia matched to your material and transfer requirements. Send us your material data and required configuration and we'll confirm compatibility and specification.