Description
26L Blue Open Top Steel Drum – UN Approved, Secure & Ideal for Powders, Pastes & Solids
26L Blue Open Top Steel Drum – UN Approved, Secure & Ideal for Powders, Pastes & Solids
The 26L Blue Open Top Steel Drum is a high-quality, UN Approved (1A2) container designed for the safe storage and transportation of powders, pastes, dyes, granules, and solid materials. Constructed from heavy-duty mild steel with a durable blue external finish, this drum offers excellent strength, impact resistance, and long-term reliability for industrial, commercial, and manufacturing applications.
Its practical open top design allows for easy filling, emptying, and cleaning, making it especially suitable for viscous or particulate products. Each drum is supplied complete with a galvanised steel lid and lever ring closure, providing a tight, tamper-resistant seal that ensures contents remain protected during storage and transport.
Tested and certified to meet UN packaging standards, this 26-litre drum is approved for use with both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, offering full compliance for international shipping and handling requirements.
Key Features:
- 26-litre capacity – Ideal for powders, pastes, dyes, and solid products
- UN Approved (1A2) – Certified for hazardous and non-hazardous materials
- Made from mild steel – Exceptionally strong and impact-resistant
- Blue exterior finish – Durable and easy to identify in industrial environments
- Open top design – Simplifies filling, dispensing, and cleaning
- Supplied with steel lid and lever ring closure – Provides a secure, tamper-evident seal
- Reusable & fully recyclable – Sustainable, long-lasting packaging solution
The 26L Blue Open Top Steel Drum (UN Approved) offers exceptional strength, safety, and reliability for industrial and hazardous applications.
Specifications
| Capacity | 25L |
| Dimensions | Diameter - 320mm / Height - 406mm (12" x 16") |
| Weight | 2700g |
| Material | Steel |
| Closure Type | External Lever |
| UN Approved | Yes |
| Colour | Blue |
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.

