20L Tinplate Metal Pail with Lock-Ring Lid for Paint, Solvent, Ink, Oil and Chemical Packaging
Buyer-facing sourcing candidate for 20 liter tinplate metal pails used as primary packaging for paints, inks, lubricants, adhesives, solvents and selected chemicals. Key checks should focus on capacity, tinplate thickness, internal coating compatibility, lid and closure type, UN/ISO documentation availability, pallet packing, export carton or pallet configuration, and confirmation that the selected pail specification matches the buyer’s liquid product, hazard class and filling conditions.
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Capacity: 20 liter nominal volumeIndustrial packaging container / 20L tinplate metal pailCandidate for RFQ with UN/DG documentation and compatibility verification required
Approximate size: top diameter 297 mm, bottom diameter 275 mm, height 370 mm
Wall thickness stated for 20L range: 0.32–0.41 mm; listed table shows 0.35–0.38 mm for 20L option
Shape options: round or conical shape depending on tooling and order specification
Surface finish: powder coating or printed tinplate finish
Outside printing: CMYK, one-color, metal color or customized artwork
Lid options: lock-ring lid, flower lid, lever lid, metal screw cap, metal cap or plastic cap options depending on product requirement
Handle: metal handle with plastic tube grip
Inside option: inner coating for water-based chemicals; plain inside option for oil-based chemicals, subject to compatibility confirmation
Stated use categories: paint, ink, solvent, thinner, lubricating oil, glue, adhesive, chemicals, oils and selected food packaging applications
Who uses this page
Target buyers
Paint and coating manufacturers
Solvent and thinner suppliers
Ink manufacturers and distributors
Lubricating oil and grease packaging buyers
Adhesive and sealant producers
Chemical repackers and toll fillers
Industrial packaging distributors
Exporters sourcing UN-rated metal pails
Before matching
Documents to check
CAS number, grade, assay, and impurity profile
SDS, COA, TDS, HS code, and transport classification
Destination-market import documents before supplier matching
Package and route
Packing notes
Supplier states packing is stacked one by one, outside plastic bag, then pallet packing.
MOQ shown on source page: 2,000 pieces.
Quoted source price range: USD 0.95–2.50 per piece, subject to size, thickness, coating, printing, closure and order volume.
Production capacity stated: 500,000 pieces per month.
Delivery time stated: 15–20 days; confirm whether this applies to plain stock, printed pails or custom coated pails.
Confirm pallet dimensions, pieces per pallet, pallet weight, container loading quantity and export packing method before RFQ confirmation.
For solvent or dangerous goods use, confirm closure torque, gasket material, leakproofness test, drop test and stacking test results for the exact lid and pail combination.
For printed pails, confirm artwork file requirements, color tolerance, ink system, scratch resistance, curing method and lead time for printing plates or samples.
Applications and sourcing options
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Use context
Common applications
20L metal pail packaging for solvent-based paint or coating products, subject to compatibility and DG approval checks
Packaging for inks, thinners, adhesives and chemical liquids where metal pail containment is preferred
Lubricating oil or industrial oil packaging using plain or coated internal surface as appropriate
Water-based chemical packaging using an internally coated pail after formulation compatibility review
Export-ready palletized empty pail supply for chemical filling plants
Custom printed pail programs for branded industrial liquids
Sample qualification for buyers comparing 20L tinplate pail wall thickness, lid seal and palletization options
How we compare
Sourcing options
Plain 20L tinplate pail without custom printing
Custom CMYK printed 20L metal pail
One-color printed or metal-color exterior finish
Lock-ring lid configuration for chemical and paint applications
Lever lid, flower lid, screw cap or plastic cap configurations depending on product and closure needs
Inner coated option for selected water-based chemicals
Plain internal surface option for selected oil-based chemicals
Round or conical shape depending on buyer filling line and storage preference
Human review
Compliance notes
This item is packaging, not a chemical substance; CAS number and chemical assay are not applicable to the container itself.
For chemical buyers, CAS/spec checks should be performed on the filled product separately, while this pail should be checked for material compatibility, coating suitability and closure integrity.
Do not rely on general statements such as “can meet UN Standard” without receiving the actual UN certificate, test report, packaging group rating, test liquid reference, closure instructions and valid marking format.
If used for flammable solvent, thinner, paint, adhesive or other DG liquid, confirm dangerous goods packaging approval for the exact capacity, wall thickness, lid, gasket, handle and coating configuration.
UN packaging approval, if required, must match the destination country, transport mode, product hazard classification, packing group, density and vapor pressure conditions.
Request ISO9001 certificate copy, business license, factory audit information and any third-party inspection reports if required by buyer compliance policy.
Confirm whether the internal lining is suitable for the buyer’s specific formulation, including water-based, solvent-based, acidic, alkaline, high-aromatic, ketone, ester or oil-based systems.
For food-contact use, request food-contact declarations and migration test reports specific to the coating and destination market; do not assume food suitability from a general product listing.
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Questions to confirm
Is the pail intended for non-DG liquid, DG liquid or empty packaging resale?
What is the filled product name, CAS list if applicable, concentration, density, viscosity, vapor pressure and hazard classification?
Is UN-certified packaging required? If yes, what UN marking, packing group, liquid density rating and test report can be provided for this exact 20L pail?
Which lid type is required: lock-ring lid, lever lid, flower lid, screw cap, plastic cap or another closure?
What gasket material is used, and is chemical compatibility data available for the buyer’s solvent, paint, adhesive or oil formulation?
Is an internal coating required? If yes, should it be suitable for water-based chemicals, solvent-based products, oils, adhesives or food-contact applications?
What tinplate thickness will be supplied for the order: 0.32 mm, 0.35 mm, 0.38 mm, 0.41 mm or custom?
Can the supplier provide sample pails for filling, storage, transport vibration and leak testing before bulk order?
Checks before quote
This item is packaging, not a chemical substance; CAS number and chemical assay are not applicable to the container itself.
For chemical buyers, CAS/spec checks should be performed on the filled product separately, while this pail should be checked for material compatibility, coating suitability and closure integrity.
Do not rely on general statements such as “can meet UN Standard” without receiving the actual UN certificate, test report, packaging group rating, test liquid reference, closure instructions and valid marking format.
If used for flammable solvent, thinner, paint, adhesive or other DG liquid, confirm dangerous goods packaging approval for the exact capacity, wall thickness, lid, gasket, handle and coating configuration.
UN packaging approval, if required, must match the destination country, transport mode, product hazard classification, packing group, density and vapor pressure conditions.
Request ISO9001 certificate copy, business license, factory audit information and any third-party inspection reports if required by buyer compliance policy.
Confirm whether the internal lining is suitable for the buyer’s specific formulation, including water-based, solvent-based, acidic, alkaline, high-aromatic, ketone, ester or oil-based systems.
For food-contact use, request food-contact declarations and migration test reports specific to the coating and destination market; do not assume food suitability from a general product listing.
Next step
Send the product page with your target quantity and market. A sourcing manager can then confirm sample options, supplier fit, packaging details, and open document gaps.
