50-gallon black storage tank built for heavy-duty industrial chemical containment. Manufactured by Snyder from high-density linear polyethylene (HDLPE) rated to handle liquids up to 15.8 pounds per gallon. Dual FDA and NSF 61 certified — one of the few tanks approved for both potable water and food-grade liquid storage.
The 50 Gallon ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is designed for homeowners, hobbyists, small farms, and mobile applications where compact size matters. At 50 gallons, this is the kind of tank you keep close at hand — on the workbench, mounted to equipment, or tucked in a utility closet. It is compact enough to place anywhere but built to the same standards as tanks ten times its size.
Constructed from high-density linear polyethylene (HDLPE) using a single-piece rotational molding process that eliminates seams, weld lines, and potential leak points. The 1.9 specific gravity rating means this tank is built with significantly heavier wall sections than a standard water tank — necessary to safely contain liquids weighing up to 15.8 pounds per gallon. That extra wall thickness is not optional when you are storing aggressive industrial chemicals. UV-resistant black pigmentation provides maximum outdoor durability and inhibits algae growth in stored liquids. Maximum operating temperature is 120° F / 48° C, with UV stabilizers compounded directly into the resin for outdoor service life.
This tank measures 38 inches tall with a 23-inch diameter, requiring 2.9 square feet of level ground. Empty weight is 26 pounds. At full capacity with a 1.9 SG liquid, expect approximately 818 pounds on the foundation. Set on a flat, level pad of compacted gravel or a concrete slab at least 4 inches thick. Place on a firm, level surface free of rocks or sharp objects that could damage the tank bottom. Ensure adequate ventilation if stored chemicals produce vapors.
This tank ships without pre-installed fittings, giving you full flexibility to position inlet and outlet connections exactly where your plumbing layout requires. Use polyethylene-compatible bulkhead fittings for all penetrations. Standard garden hose adapter or direct NPT connection works well for tanks this size.
Snyder Industries has been a leader in polyethylene tank manufacturing for over 60 years. Their Lincoln, Nebraska facility produces tanks using advanced rotational molding processes with rigorous quality control at every step. Backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty from Snyder against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use conditions. FDA approved for contact with potable water and food-grade liquids. NSF/ANSI 61 certified for potable water system components. Every tank is inspected before it leaves the production floor — and we inspect it again before it ships from our facility.
- 50-gallon capacity — sized for heavy-duty industrial chemical containment
- Constructed from high-density linear polyethylene (HDLPE) with 1.9 specific gravity rating — handles liquids up to 15.8 lbs/gal
- 38" tall x 23" diameter — compact vertical footprint
- 26 lbs empty, approximately 818 lbs when full at rated specific gravity
- FDA approved for potable water and food-grade liquid contact
- NSF/ANSI 61 certified for drinking water system components
- 3 Year Warranty from Snyder against manufacturing defects
- UV-resistant black pigmentation provides maximum outdoor durability and inhibits algae growth in stored liquids
- Rated for continuous service up to 120° F / 48° C
- Seamless one-piece rotational molding — no seams, no welds, no leak points
- Manufactured by Snyder — a leading name in rotomolded polyethylene tanks
- Place on a firm, level surface free of rocks or sharp objects that could damage the tank bottom. Ensure adequate ventilation if stored chemicals produce vapors
- Ships via UPS or FedEx ground — typically arrives within 5-7 business days
