The Chem-Tainer 200 gallon vertical liquid storage tank (SKU TC3172IC-2) is a polyethylene tank built for general liquid storage where a compact 31-inch square footprint and 72 inches of height let you hold real volume without sprawling across a slab. This is the IC build, rated to 1.5 specific gravity, so it stands on a 31.0 x 31.0 base, carries 200 gallons in a vertical profile, and is the practical pick when floor space is tight but you have the vertical clearance to work with.
Will this 200 gallon vertical tank work for your job?
The dimensions are straightforward: 72 inches tall on a 31 x 31 base, polyethylene construction, with a 1.5 specific gravity rating. That specific-gravity number is the spec that tells you what you can store. A 1.5 SG rating means the tank wall is engineered to hold liquids up to 1.5 times the weight of water. Filled to capacity with plain water, this tank carries 1,668 pounds of contents; at the maximum rated specific gravity, the contents can weigh up to 2,502 pounds. Plan your pad, anchoring, and any platform around the higher number if you intend to store anything denser than water. Because it stands 72 inches tall, confirm your doorway, ceiling, and lid-access clearance above the tank before you commit the spot. For volume planning, the Tank Sizing Calculator and our Tank Sizing Guide walk through matching capacity to your actual draw and refill cadence.
Fittings, outlets, and matching the build
Fitting and outlet configuration varies by build, so call 866-418-1777 and we will confirm bulkhead and outlet size and placement against the factory spec before you order. The same goes for accessories: if you need a bulkhead fitting, gasket, or outlet kit, we will match it to the factory port spec rather than have you guess. If you are storing a denser liquid that pushes past the 1.5 SG rating, note that Chem-Tainer builds a heavier-duty 1.9 SG sibling (the IA configuration) of this footprint - call and we will spec the right wall rating for your contents.
Freight: how this tank ships
At 72 inches tall this is an LTL freight item, not a parcel ship. It moves by motor freight from the nearest Chem-Tainer plant - Hanford, CA or Marked Tree, AR - and your rate depends on which plant ships nearest your ZIP, so West Coast and South-Central destinations usually quote best. We quote freight live to your exact ZIP rather than burying it in the price. Run your numbers with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 for a quoted rate. If you want the full rundown on this size, the 200 gallon vertical storage tank buyer's guide covers the trade-offs in detail. The single most common mistake on a tank like this is sizing the pad and anchoring to the water weight and forgetting that a denser liquid pushes you toward that 2,502-pound rated figure - build for the load you will actually run.
