Description
205L Black Open Top Steel Drum – UN Approved, Heavy-Duty & Ideal for Powders, Pastes & Solids
205L Black Open Top Steel Drum – UN Approved, Heavy-Duty & Ideal for Powders, Pastes & Solids
The 205L Black Open Top Steel Drum is a robust, UN Approved (1A2) container designed for the safe storage and transport of powders, pastes, dyes, granules, and solid materials. Manufactured from high-quality mild steel with a durable black external finish, this drum provides exceptional strength, impact resistance, and long-term reliability for demanding industrial and commercial environments.
Its open top design allows for easy filling, dispensing, and cleaning, making it ideal for viscous or particulate materials. Each drum is supplied with a galvanised steel lid and heavy-duty lever ring closure, ensuring a secure, tamper-resistant seal that protects contents during handling, storage, and transport.
Tested and certified to UN standards (1A2), this 205-litre drum is approved for both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, offering full compliance for international shipping and storage of industrial products. It’s widely used across industries such as chemicals, coatings, manufacturing, and construction for its durability and dependable performance.
Key Features:
- 205-litre capacity – Suitable for powders, pastes, solids, and dyes
- UN Approved (1A2) – Certified for hazardous and non-hazardous contents
- Manufactured from mild steel – Strong, corrosion-resistant, and impact-resistant
- Black exterior finish – Professional, long-lasting coating
- Open top design – Simplifies filling, emptying, and cleaning
- Supplied with galvanised steel lid and lever ring closure – Provides a secure, tamper-evident seal
- Reusable & fully recyclable – Environmentally friendly, sustainable packaging choice
The 205L Black Open Top Steel Drum (UN Approved) delivers strength, reliability, and compliance, making it the ideal packaging solution for industrial powders, pastes, and solid materials.
Specifications
| Capacity | 205L |
| Dimensions | Diameter - 610mm / Height - 878mm |
| Weight | 16000g |
| Material | Steel |
| Closure Type | External Lever |
| UN Approved | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
Bulk orders
Whether you’re sourcing packaging for manufacturing, distribution, or retail, we specialise in supplying bulk quantities at competitive prices. Our extensive stock of Plastic Buckets, PET Bottles, Metal Pails & more means we can fulfil large-scale orders quickly and reliably without compromising on quality.
Delivery
Fast, flexible, and dependable. Patrico offers nationwide delivery across the UK, with efficient turnaround times to keep your operations running smoothly. Need your order urgently? We’ll work with you to meet tight deadlines and ensure everything arrives exactly when you need it.
Printing Services
At Patrico, we know that packaging is more than just a container, it’s an extension of your brand. That’s why we offer custom IML printing on a range of our plastic packaging. It’s the ideal solution for customers looking to apply durable, eye-catching branding directly into the mould of the container itself.

