The Snyder Industries 1500 Gallon Vertical Chemical Storage Tank is a white, closed-top vertical storage tank molded in High Density Linear Polyethylene and rated to a 1.9 specific gravity. That 1.9 SG rating is what makes this a chemical-service vessel: it is built to hold dense liquids that lower-rated tanks are not designed to contain. It measures 86 inches in diameter and 72 inches tall on an 86 x 86 inch footprint, holding 1500 gallons.
Will this 1500 gallon vertical tank work for your application
Filled with water, this vertical storage tank carries about 12,510 pounds; loaded to its maximum rated contents at 1.9 SG, it carries up to 23,769 pounds. Plan your pad, ring wall, and any containment accordingly, because that loaded weight drives both the foundation and the freight. The technical drawing on this page documents the fitting layout, which includes a flange, a 15-inch by 15-inch fitting, a flat fitting area, and a 10-inch polyethylene cap with a tie-down. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm the capacity and dimensions match your space before you order, and the Freight Cost Estimator to see freight cost to your ZIP.
Chemical compatibility
This vessel is High Density Linear Polyethylene with a 1.9 specific gravity rating. Compatibility depends on the chemical, its concentration, the operating temperature, and the fitting and gasket materials you specify, so always confirm against the OEM chemical-resistance chart for your concentration and temperature before committing. Drawing on that chart, this HDLPE tank is rated for chemicals including Sulfuric Acid at 98% (CPVC fittings, Viton gaskets), Hydrochloric Acid at 37% (PVC, Viton), Hydrofluoric Acid at 48% (PP/PVC, Viton), Hydrofluosilicic Acid at 26% (PP/PVC, Viton), Phosphoric Acid at 85% (PVC, Viton), Acetic Acid at 60% (PP/PVC, EPDM), Peracetic Acid at 30% (316 stainless fittings, Aflas gaskets), and Hydrogen Peroxide at 50% (PVC, Viton). It also handles Sodium Hypochlorite below 16.5% (PVC, Viton), Ferric Chloride at 50%, Ferric Sulfate at 60%, Ferrous Sulfate at 20%, Aluminum Sulfate at 50%, Calcium Chloride at 40%, Magnesium Chloride at 30%, Sodium Carbonate at 30%, Potassium Carbonate at 50%, Sodium Thiosulfate at 40%, and saturated Potassium Hydroxide (all EPDM unless noted). For fluid-handling and de-icing service it covers DEF at 32.5% (316SS, EPDM), Urea Solution at 50% (PP/PVC, EPDM), Ethylene Glycol at 100% (PVC, EPDM), and Ozonated Water up to 10 PPM (PVC, EPDM). Polyaluminum Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Bisulfate, Sodium Bisulfite, and Zinc Orthophosphate are also rated but listed without a specific concentration, so confirm yours against the OEM chart. Match the fitting and gasket material to your specific chemical, and use our Chemical Compatibility Database for the per-chemical detail pages, such as sulfuric acid, sodium hypochlorite, and hydrochloric acid.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a 1.9 SG chemical tank is spec'ing the wrong gasket or fitting material for the chemical you are actually storing. Notice in the chart that the strong oxidizers and acids, such as sulfuric, hydrochloric, hydrofluoric, phosphoric, hydrogen peroxide, and sodium hypochlorite, call for Viton rather than EPDM, while peracetic acid needs Aflas. Several chemicals also require non-PVC fittings: DEF, peracetic acid, propylene glycol, and zinc orthophosphate all call for 316 stainless or polypropylene rather than PVC. EPDM in a Viton application, or PVC where CPVC, polypropylene, or stainless is specified, is how a chemical tank installation fails at the fitting long before the tank wall ever does. Confirm the correct material specification for your particular chemical and temperature, and pair the tank with the right level instrumentation; our guide on tank level gauge selection for chemical service walks through radar versus ultrasonic versus hydrostatic versus magnetostrictive sensing for aggressive media. For containment options, see our comparison of the Snyder Captor Plus 110% containment versus UL-142.
This Snyder vertical storage tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP from the nearest stocking plant in Lincoln, NE or Philippi, WV. Get a freight quote with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 to talk through fittings, gaskets, and chemical service before you order.
