The Snyder Industries 200 Gallon Industrial HDLPE Rectangular PCO tank is a 1.5 specific-gravity portable chemical tank built for bulk handling where floor space is tight and rigid rectangular geometry matters. It holds 200 gallons in a compact 37 x 49 in. footprint, stands 39 in. tall, and is molded in white high-density linear polyethylene rated to 1.5 specific gravity. If you are sizing a portable rectangular tank for a 200 gallon batch and need to know exactly what it weighs full, what it can legally carry, and which chemicals it handles, this page answers all three.
Will it work for your application?
The white color lets operators read fluid level at a glance, and the rigid rectangular shape nests against walls and palletizes more efficiently than a round tank of the same volume. Plan your supports and forklift handling around the loaded numbers: filled with plain water this tank carries 1,668 lb, and at its full 1.5 SG rating it is built to hold up to 2,502 lb of contents. That is roughly 834 lb of structural reserve above plain water, which is exactly what the 1.5 SG rating buys you for denser chemistry. Confirm your floor, skid, or pad is rated for that loaded weight before filling, and because a loaded tank runs up to 2,502 lb, it ships LTL from the nearest of three Snyder plants so the weight does not have to cross the country. The footprint measures 37.0 x 49.0 in. with a 39 in. height. If you are comparing this against a larger or smaller rectangular tank, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and read the Tank Sizing Guide before committing.
Chemical compatibility
This tank is molded in HDLPE at a 1.5 specific-gravity rating. The resin is recorded as HDLPE pending confirmation, so verify HDLPE versus XLPE with us before placing any chemical into service, since crosslinked and linear polyethylene behave differently with aggressive media. At the 1.5 SG rating, this tank is suited for the following chemicals when paired with the correct fitting and gasket materials: Acetic Acid (60%, PP/PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets) — see Acetic Acid; Aluminum Sulfate (50%, PVC, EPDM) — Aluminum Sulfate; Calcium Chloride (40%, PVC, EPDM) — Calcium Chloride; DEF (32.5%, 316SS, EPDM) — DEF; Ferrous Sulfate (20%, PVC, EPDM) — Ferrous Sulfate; Magnesium Chloride (30%, PVC, EPDM) — Magnesium Chloride; Sodium Carbonate (30%, PVC, EPDM) — Sodium Carbonate; Urea Solution (50%, PP/PVC, EPDM) — Urea Solution; and Ozonated Water (up to 10 PPM, PVC, EPDM). One genuine simplicity advantage of staying at 1.5 SG: every chemical this tank handles runs on EPDM gaskets — you only step into Viton or Aflas elastomer territory when the media forces you up to a 1.9 SG tank. Always confirm against the OEM chemical-resistance chart for your exact concentration and operating temperature, since compatibility is concentration- and temperature-specific.
Chemicals that need a higher-SG tank
Several common chemicals exceed the 1.5 SG rating of this tank and require a 1.9 specific-gravity tank instead — do not store them in this unit. Those include Ethylene Glycol, Ferric Chloride, Ferric Sulfate, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid, Hydrofluosilicic Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Polyaluminum Chloride, Potassium Carbonate, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Bisulfate, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Thiosulfate, Sulfuric Acid, and Zinc Orthophosphate. The single most common mistake on a 1.5 SG tank is loading it with a dense acid like sulfuric or a peroxide that demands 1.9 SG and Viton or Aflas elastomers — match the rating before you fill. If your media is on that list, you need the 1.9 SG version of this rectangular tank; call 866-418-1777 and we will match the same footprint at the higher rating. Check any chemical against our Chemical Compatibility Database.
Fitting and elastomer selection
Fitting and gasket choice is as important as the tank rating. The compatibility table above tells you which fitting and gasket materials to spec — most of the compatible chemicals run on PVC fittings with EPDM gaskets, while DEF calls for 316 stainless and the higher-SG acids move to Viton or Aflas. Note that the tank as listed has no factory fittings called out, so confirm the bulkhead and fitting kit with us by phone (866-418-1777) before you order. For DEF service specifically, watch material purity to protect urea quality. Lay out your top fittings deliberately — vent, fill, level, and drain placement prevents cross-contamination and operator error, covered in our guide on tank top fitting placement strategy. For instrumentation, see level gauge selection for chemical service, and for labeling, our tank label and signage compliance guide. If secondary containment is on your spec, compare approaches in our Snyder Captor Plus 110% containment vs UL-142 writeup.
This tank ships LTL freight from the nearest Snyder plant to you — Chowchilla, CA; Lincoln, NE; or Philippi, WV — with freight quoted live to your ZIP. Get an exact number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will confirm specifications, fitting layout, and the best-shipping plant for your destination.
