The Chem-Tainer 500 Gallon Plastic Vertical Liquid Storage Tank (SKU TC6442IC) is a white polyethylene vertical tank built for general liquid storage where you need real capacity without a sprawling footprint. It holds 500 gallons, stands 42 inches tall, and sits on a 64 x 64 inch base, so the load stays low and stable on a level pad. If you are sizing a 500 gallon vertical storage tank for water or another compatible liquid, this is a wide, short profile that fits under low cover and resists tipping better than a tall, narrow tank of the same volume.
Will it hold what you need?
This tank carries a specific gravity rating of 1.5, which tells you how dense a liquid it can safely hold. Plain water has a specific gravity of 1.0, so 500 gallons of water weighs about 4,170 pounds full. At the tank's full 1.5 rating, maximum rated contents weigh roughly 6,255 pounds, giving you headroom for liquids heavier than water. That 1.5 rating is the heavy-duty end of the scale rather than a standard 1.0 or 1.2 wall, so confirm the specific gravity of your liquid against the 1.5 ceiling before you fill. The 64 x 64 inch footprint and 42 inch height are worth planning around now: measure your doorway, pad, and any overhead clearance before delivery. See the technical drawing on this page for the dimensioned layout, and run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide if you are still deciding between sizes.
Fittings and outlets
Fitting and gasket configuration for this specific tank is not listed in our catalog data, so confirm the outlet, bulkhead, and gasket details against the technical drawing on this page or with us before you order. We would rather you verify the exact fitting layout than assume it, since the wrong outlet size or gasket material is one of the easiest things to get wrong on a storage tank. Call 866-418-1777 and we will pull the drawing with you.
How it ships
This 500 gallon tank ships LTL freight from Marked Tree, AR, the plant nearest to many southern and central destinations. Freight is quoted live to your ZIP code rather than bundled into the listed price, so you see the real number for your address. Get an exact figure with our Freight Cost Estimator or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will work it out with you. Because it is a wide, low storage tank, it palletizes cleanly, but you will still want a forklift or several hands and a clear path to the install spot on delivery day.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error with a vertical tank this size is treating the specific gravity rating as a suggestion. The 1.5 rating is the upper limit, not a target; storing a liquid heavier than your tank is rated for stresses the wall over time. Match your liquid's density to the 1.5 ceiling, and set the tank on a fully supported, level pad sized to the full 64 x 64 inch base. Remember the load swing: an empty tank you can roll into place becomes roughly 4,170 pounds of water once full, and more with a denser liquid. A partially supported base under that kind of weight is how vertical tanks fail early.
For brand and sizing context, our 500 gallon vertical tank buyer's guides cover other 500 gallon models with different dimensions than this 64 x 64 x 42 unit, so compare footprints carefully, and our 2000 gallon Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer comparison is useful for brand differences even though its sizing and freight figures are for a larger tank. Ready to move? Get your freight quote with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777.
