The Snyder Industries 3000 Gallon HDPE Vertical Chemical Storage Tank in White is a 96-inch-tall vertical storage tank rated for chemical service at a 1.9 specific gravity, sitting on a 102 x 102-inch footprint. The 1.9 SG rating is the number that matters for chemical buyers: it means the tank wall is built to hold liquids substantially heavier than water, and at full capacity this 3000-gallon HDPE storage tank carries up to 47,538 pounds of rated contents against 25,020 pounds for plain water. That weight ceiling, not gallons, is what dictates your pad design. At 1.9 SG this is already the heavy-duty rating in our data for this size, so there is no higher-SG version to up-spec to for any chemical on the list below.
Will it work for your application?
This is a single-wall vertical Snyder storage tank built for stationary, atmospheric storage. At 102 inches square and 96 inches tall, it needs a level, fully supporting concrete pad sized for the full 47,538-pound rated load. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm capacity and footprint against your space before you commit, and review the technical drawing on this page for the exact dimensions. If your slab is existing rather than new, walk the foundation requirements with our team before ordering.
Chemical compatibility
The resin designation in our data is unconfirmed (listed as HDLPE), so confirm HDLPE vs XLPE and that the tank is rated for your specific chemical before placing it into chemical service, since different polyethylene resins behave differently with certain oxidizers and solvents. Fitting and gasket materials must be matched to the stored chemical; the right combination is what prevents a leak at the bulkhead long before the tank wall ever fails. The single chemical that most justifies the 1.9 rating is 98% Sulfuric Acid, which is dense and aggressive enough that a lighter-rated tank simply will not do.
Per the OEM chemical-resistance chart, which is concentration- and temperature-specific, this tank is suited to the following. Match the fitting and gasket material listed for your chemical exactly:
- Aggressive oxidizers and acids (Viton or specialty gaskets, not standard EPDM): Sulfuric Acid 98% (CPVC, Viton); Hydrochloric Acid 37% (PVC, Viton); Sodium Hypochlorite below 16.5% (PVC, Viton); Hydrogen Peroxide 50% (PVC, Viton); Phosphoric Acid 85% (PVC, Viton); Hydrofluoric Acid 48% (PP/PVC, Viton); Hydrofluosilicic Acid 26% (PP/PVC, Viton); Peracetic Acid 30% (316SS, Aflas).
- Acids, salts, and process chemicals (EPDM gaskets): Acetic Acid 60% (PP/PVC); Aluminum Sulfate 50% (PVC); Calcium Chloride 40% (PVC); Ferric Chloride 50% (PVC); Ferric Sulfate 60% (PVC); Ferrous Sulfate 20% (PVC); Magnesium Chloride 30% (PVC); Polyaluminum Chloride (PVC); Potassium Carbonate 50% (PVC); Potassium Hydroxide saturated (PVC); Sodium Bisulfate (PVC/PP); Sodium Bisulfite (PVC/PP); Sodium Carbonate 30% (PVC); Sodium Thiosulfate 40% (PVC).
- Glycols, DEF, and related fluids (EPDM gaskets): DEF 32.5% (316SS); Urea Solution 50% (PP/PVC); Ethylene Glycol 100% (PVC); Propylene Glycol (PP/316SS); Zinc Orthophosphate (PP/316SS); Ozonated Water up to 10 PPM (PVC, EPDM).
Browse the full Chemical Compatibility Database and verify your exact concentration and temperature against the OEM chart before ordering.
The mistake to avoid
The costly error on a chemical tank this size is treating the SG rating and gasket material as afterthoughts. The 1.9 rating is what lets this tank hold dense liquids like 98% Sulfuric Acid or 85% Phosphoric Acid; never store a high-SG chemical in a lower-rated tank. Equally, the aggressive oxidizers here call for Viton or specialty gaskets rather than the standard EPDM used on neutral salts and glycols, which is why the list above is grouped that way. Choosing the right level instrument also matters for concentrated chemicals; see our guide on tank level gauge selection for chemical service. If secondary containment is on your list, compare options in our Snyder Captor 110% containment vs UL-142 SPCC comparison.
This Snyder vertical HDPE storage tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP, from the nearest of three Snyder plants: Chowchilla, CA; Lincoln, NE; or Philippi, WV. Get a live LTL number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm pad requirements, fitting layout, and the closest shipping point before you order.
