The Snyder Industries 2500 Gallon HDPE Vertical Chemical Storage Tank is a 1.9 specific-gravity vertical built for the heavy, aggressive liquids a standard 1.5 SG water tank is not rated to hold. It stands 98 inches tall and 96 inches across on a 96.0 x 96.0 inch footprint, with a 1.9 SG rating that puts it above the water-tank tier from the start. At 1.9 SG it carries contents up to a maximum rated weight of 39,615 pounds - that works out to roughly 15.8 pounds per gallon, so you can fill any liquid up to about 1.9 specific gravity to the full 2500 gallons. If you are sizing a chemical feed system, a vertical storage tank, or an HDPE storage tank installation in white, this is the Snyder 2500-gallon vertical platform built for dense fluids.
Will it work for your liquid?
Confirm two things before you order: the weight of your specific liquid and your fitting plan. Full of plain water this tank holds roughly 20,850 pounds; its 1.9 SG rating is what matters for chemical service, since it is rated to carry up to 39,615 pounds - a dense acid or salt brine well above water weight is within spec. Check your liquid's density datasheet against that ~15.8 lb/gal ceiling. The tank ships configured with a flange, two 3-inch S.U.M.O. fittings, an 18-inch PE threaded/vented top fitting, and a manway with 15-inch access for cleanout and gauging. Cross-check those outlet positions and your plumbing tie-ins against the technical drawing on this page before you set the foundation - and plan a level pad of at least 8 by 8 feet rated for the full 39,615-pound load (roughly 620 pounds per square foot over the footprint). Our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you confirm capacity against your draw-down and refill cycle.
Chemical compatibility
This is an HDPE tank carried at a 1.9 SG rating. Snyder builds vertical chemical tanks in both linear and cross-linked (XLPE) polyethylene, so confirm HDPE versus XLPE with us before placing aggressive oxidizers or solvents into service - the two resins behave differently and that choice can decide service life. Compatibility below is taken from the manufacturer chemical-resistance chart and is always concentration- and temperature-specific; verify your exact strength and service temperature. Most of these chemicals run on PVC fittings with EPDM gaskets - but several do not, and those are the ones that cause failures: Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid, Hydrofluosilicic Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Phosphoric Acid require Viton gaskets; Sulfuric Acid needs CPVC fittings with Viton; and Peracetic Acid requires Aflas - not Viton.
- Acetic Acid (60%) - PP/PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Aluminum Sulfate (50%) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Calcium Chloride (40%) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- DEF (32.5%) - 316SS fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Ethylene Glycol (100%) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Ferric Chloride (50%) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Ferric Sulfate (60%) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Ferrous Sulfate (20%) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Hydrochloric Acid (37%) - PVC fittings, Viton gaskets
- Hydrofluoric Acid (48%) - PP/PVC fittings, Viton gaskets
- Hydrofluosilicic Acid (26%) - PP/PVC fittings, Viton gaskets
- Hydrogen Peroxide (50%) - PVC fittings, Viton gaskets
- Magnesium Chloride (30%) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Peracetic Acid (30%) - 316SS fittings, Aflas gaskets
- Phosphoric Acid (85%) - PVC fittings, Viton gaskets
- Polyaluminum Chloride - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Potassium Carbonate (50%) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Potassium Hydroxide (saturated) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Propylene Glycol - PP/316SS fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Sodium Bisulfate - PVC/PP fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Sodium Bisulfite - PVC/PP fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Sodium Carbonate (30%) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Sodium Hypochlorite (under 16.5%) - PVC fittings, Viton gaskets
- Sodium Thiosulfate (40%) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Sulfuric Acid (98%) - CPVC fittings, Viton gaskets
- Urea Solution (50%) - PP/PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Zinc Orthophosphate - PP/316SS fittings, EPDM gaskets
- Ozonated Water (up to 10 PPM) - PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets
For the full picture, see our Chemical Compatibility Database. The most common mistake on a tank like this is matching the tank resin and ignoring the fittings and gaskets. Spec the wetted material - PVC, CPVC, PP, or 316SS body with EPDM, Viton, or Aflas seal - for the flange, the two 3-inch S.U.M.O. ports, and the manway connections per your chemical's row above, and call 866-418-1777 and we will configure those ports with you.
Freight and ordering
This Snyder tank ships LTL freight from the Chowchilla, California plant, quoted live to your ZIP code. Because it is a large, heavy vertical, freight is rated by destination and accessorial needs such as liftgate or limited-access delivery, so get an exact number with our Freight Cost Estimator before you commit. For deeper planning, our 2500-gallon vertical buyer's guide, the level-gauge selection guide for chemical service, and the Captor containment vs UL-142 comparison walk through gauging and secondary containment. Questions on fitting layout or chemical service? Call 866-418-1777 and we will spec it with you.
