The Snyder Industries 2500 Gallon XLPE Heavy Duty Cone Bottom Tank (SKU 5110000N48) is a black, crosslinked linear polyethylene cone tank built for full-drain chemical batching and storage. It holds 2,500 gallons, stands 125 inches tall on a 90 x 90 inch footprint, and carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating - it is engineered to hold liquids substantially heavier than water without compromising the tank wall. The cone bottom drains completely, which is why operators reach for this Snyder cone bottom tank when mixing or dosing chemistry that must not stratify or leave a heel.
Will it work for your chemistry?
Two specs decide that: resin and specific gravity. This tank is XLPE (crosslinked polyethylene), the tougher, more impact- and stress-crack-resistant resin Snyder uses for aggressive chemical duty - if you are weighing XLPE against standard HDPE, our guide on when crosslinking matters for chemistry duty walks through the trade-offs. The 1.9 SG rating means the tank is rated for contents up to 1.9 times the density of water. Match your chemical's specific gravity to that number before you buy: a fluid at 1.9 SG or below is within rating, anything heavier needs a higher-SG tank - call 866-418-1777 and we will check our options. Per Snyder's drawing for this model, the tank carries a flange, an 18-inch PE threaded and vented fitting, and a manway with 15-inch access for entry and inspection - see the technical drawing on this page for fitting placement and elevations. Confirm gasket and fitting wetted materials against your chemical: EPDM gaskets cover most of the list, but hydrofluosilicic acid needs Viton and DEF needs 316 stainless wetted parts.
Sizing and weight
Plan your pad and lift around real loaded weight, not the empty shell. Filled with water this tank weighs roughly 20,850 lbs; loaded to its full 1.9 SG rating it reaches about 39,615 lbs. Your foundation, containment, and crane or forklift have to carry that 39,615 lb rated load - size the stand and pad to the full rated number, not the 20,850 lb water weight. A cone-bottom tank this tall on a 90-inch footprint must sit in a properly engineered stand. Run your case through our Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide, and if you are still picking a base, the cone bottom tank stand compatibility matrix and the 2500 gallon cone bottom buyer's guide cover the rest.
Chemical compatibility
This is a black XLPE tank rated to 1.9 specific gravity. The compatibility below is concentration-specific - always confirm your exact concentration and service conditions against our Chemical Compatibility Database before committing. Fittings and gaskets are not one-size-fits-all: the wrong elastomer is the most common and most expensive cone-bottom mistake. Within this tank's rating, these chemicals are compatible (fitting / gasket noted): Acetic Acid 60% (PP/PVC, EPDM), Aluminum Sulfate 50% (PVC, EPDM), Calcium Chloride 40% (PVC, EPDM), DEF 32.5% (316SS, EPDM), Ethylene Glycol 100% (PVC, EPDM), Ferric Chloride 50% (PVC, EPDM), Ferric Sulfate 60% (PVC, EPDM), Ferrous Sulfate 20% (PVC, EPDM), Hydrofluosilicic Acid 26% (PP/PVC, Viton), Magnesium Chloride 30% (PVC, EPDM), Polyaluminum Chloride (PVC, EPDM), Potassium Carbonate 50% (PVC, EPDM), Potassium Hydroxide saturated (PVC, EPDM), Propylene Glycol (PP/316SS, EPDM), Sodium Carbonate 30% (PVC, EPDM), Sodium Thiosulfate 40% (PVC, EPDM), Urea Solution 50% (PP/PVC, EPDM), and Ozonated Water up to 10 PPM (PVC, EPDM). Spec the wetted material to the chemical, not just the tank: DEF wants 316SS fittings; urea solution wants PP or PVC; both run EPDM gaskets. Browse the full Chemical Compatibility Database to confirm your fluid.
This tank ships LTL freight from Snyder's plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, with the rate quoted live to your ZIP code - get your number from the Freight Cost Estimator on this page, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote the lane and walk you through fitting and stand selection. Tell us your chemical and concentration when you call so we match the resin, SG, and elastomers correctly the first time.
