Plastic jerrycan, clear, with measuring scale, 5 L

A plastic canister with a capacity of 5 l is a stock container for larger quantities of liquids that are gradually dispensed into smaller packaging or directly into production. The wall is transparent, so the fill level, colour, and any cloudiness or sediment can be seen without opening. The side scale shows how much content remains and how much has been dispensed.

It is particularly suited to workshops where work is done in litre volumes: for distilled water, hydrolates, liquid soaps, shampoo and shower bases, surfactants, glycerine, and vegetable oils. The container is suitable for contact with cosmetic products.

What the canister is suitable for

• Stock storage – raw materials and semi-finished products that are consumed gradually remain in one closed container instead of several smaller bottles.
• Preparing larger batches – a finished base or water phase blend can be prepared in advance and drawn off as needed.
• Visual content inspection – layering, sediment, or colour change can be spotted before the contents are used.
• Approximate measuring – the scale helps with filling, diluting, and monitoring stock levels.

Nominal and total volume

Nominal volume is the quantity the container is designed for under normal filling, in this case 5 l. Total volume to the brim is the physical volume up to the neck and is slightly larger. The difference serves as a reserve for the cap and for the expansion of the contents with temperature changes. The canister should therefore be filled to the nominal volume, not to the brim.

Good to know

Before the first fill, it is recommended to wash the canister, sanitise it with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol, and allow it to dry completely. Residual water in the container reduces the stability of aqueous materials and is undesirable in oils.

Contents: aqueous solutions, surfactants, glycerine, and vegetable oils are common fills for plastic containers. With undiluted essential oils, fragrance compositions, and solvents, compatibility with the plastic must be verified in advance.

Cap: caps with the same neck type as specified in the parameters are available in the Handymade range.

Labelling: a label with the material name, batch number, and fill date can be affixed to the wall; container dimensions are in the parameters. Empty, rinsed containers go into plastic recycling.

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