UN/DOT Approved Containers
Black Forest offers chemical containers, portable pressure vessels, and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) in full compliance with ASME and UN/DOT specifications to ensure safe, reliable transport and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Designed for sanitary, industrial, and general-purpose applications, our chemical containers meet or exceed industry regulations as well as UN requirements for hazardous material shipping.Each system is engineered to support demanding material handling environments. Each system is engineered with safety, durability, and performance in mind to support demanding material handling environments.
Black Forest offers a broad selection of standard container designs along with fully customized solutions tailored to specific application requirements. Our packaging systems are available in capacities ranging from 0.1 liters to 2,000 liters, providing flexible options for everything from small-volume specialty materials to large-scale industrial processes.
With a focus on precision manufacturing and regulatory compliance, Black Forest delivers dependable stainless steel containment solutions built for long-term performance and operational confidence.

Flexible Options
Containers may be customized for pressurized dispense, fitted with heating or cooling jackets or lined with flouropolymers.
Optional container certifications include UN/DOT, CE, ASME, FM, IMDG, ADR/RID and TuV.
Leasing and rental programs and custom package design and consultation are also available.
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Product Types Offered
- UN Portable Tanks / T Tanks
- IBC’s - Intermediate Bulk Containers
- Minibulks
- Drums
- Process Tanks
- Shipping Vessels
UN/DOT Approved Containers
Industries We Serve
- High Purity and Industrial Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Microelectronics
- Lubricants
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Fragrances, Flavors, Oils
- Resins and Dyes
Custom Designed Valves
Volumes and Sizes
UN1A1 and UN1A2
- US sizes range from 1 gallon to 119 gallons
- EU sizes range from 4 liters to 450 liters
UN31A and UN Portable Tanks
- US sizes range from 120 gallon to 500 gallons
- EU sizes range from 450 liters to 2000 liters
Materials
- Special composition of stainless steel DIN 1.4301, similar AISI 304
- Special composition of stainless steel DIN 1.4571, similar AISI 316
- Special composition of stainless steel DIN 1.4404/1.4435, similar AISI 316 L
- Please ask us about other materials for special applications.
- Black Forest maintains a large inventor of spare parts for beverage containers and transport vessels.
Our standard turnaround time for orders placed is 1-2 days. Spare parts that are not in stock can typically be supplied within 5-7 business days.
Options
Surface Treatment
- 2B
- IIID
- Electropolish
- Coatings
Handling
- Stackable Skirting
- Casters
- Forklift Bases with 4-way Access
- Protected Frames
Closures
- Top or Bottom
- All Industry Standard
Additional Products
Black Forest also offers these other product lines: Aseptic Totes, AgChem Containers, Tanks and Drums, Pharmaceutical/ Hygienic/ Biotech, Cannabis Processing Equipment, E-Intermediate Bulk Containers, General Purpose/ Pressure Vessels, Teflon Lined Process Equipment, Wine and Beer Equipment, Wine Bags, Cellar and Sankey Kegs, Process and Fermentation Tanks, 350 gallon T-304 stainless steel IBC containers.
FAQs
Q: How can I clean or re-dedicate a stainless steel container?
A:
Containers may be re-dedicated for using different products through our re-passivation and re-electropolishing program – ask us how we can make your stainless steel containers 'new'.