Returnable Containers

Safety:

• Containers virtually unbreakable
• Avoid spillages
• Reduced fire risk

Product quality:

• Closed system from production to point of use
• No contamination from air or moisture
• Containers dedicated for high purity solvent use
• Consistent quality for larger volumes

Environmental:

• Containers are reusable
• No waste of empty bottles
• No need for additional packaging such as cartons and polystyrene

Economical:

• Minimizes extra costs for disposal of contaminated bottles
• Reduced warehousing costs
• Containers require up to 50 % less space than equivalent volumes in glass bottles

Efficient logistics:

• Reduced handling of materials
• Direct supply to central supply systems
• Direct instrument connection available (synthesizers and HPLC machines etc.) Reduced change-over times of bottles or containers

7L stainless steel bottle – ideal replacement for glass bottles

---

Glass bottles can be easily replaced by 7L stainless steel bottles.

Our 7L stainless steel bottles are virtually unbreakable and higher volumes of solvents can be kept on the working bench. Fitted with standard GL45 neck- threat, the solvents can be easily dispensed using existing equipment. Returnable containers require special accessories for managing solvents.


18L and 45L standard containers

---

18L, 45L are the standard returnable container sizes from Sigma-Aldrich. Customized containers with volumes larger than 45L are also available, e.g. 200L and 1000L as custom specific containers.

For further information, please contact your local Sigma-Aldrich representative or complete our request form.

Accessories for 7L stainless steel bottles

---

Dispensing system for 7 L stainless steel bottle
Cat. No. 89958H-1EA For comfortable decanting of solvents in other bins such as reservoirs for HPLC machines and synthesizers

Pouring system with self closing valve for 7 L stainless steel bottle
Cat. No. 69813H-1EA Allows decanting of solvents in other bins

Commercially available dispensers that fit GL45 bottle threads
For detailed information see here.

HPLC Adapter
For direct connection of HPLC pumps


Accessories for Returnable Containers

---

Dispensing system for stainless steel keg without dip tube:
Dispensing head plus dip tube
Cat. No. 89857H-1EA (for 18 L cont.)
Cat. No. 89864H-1EA (for 45 L cont.)

Containers for analytical grade solvents. The dispensing system is equipped with:

• 1/4 inch outer thread for linking pressure hose
• 3/8 inch inner thread for linking with applications, such as:
  - Synthesizers, LC equipment
  - Hose with tap for decanting in other reservoirs
  

Dispensing head (central supply) for 18 L/45 L containers
Cat. No. 49986H-1EA

Containers for HPLC and residue analytical grade solvents. The dispensing system is equipped with

• 1/4 inch outer thread for linking pressure hose
• 3/8 inch inner thread for linking with applications, such as:
  - Synthesizers, LC equipment
  - Hose with tap for decanting in other reservoirs

Adapters and tubing may be necessary to link dispensers with specific equipment. For the diversity of equipment, we offer commercially available connectors and accessories from connection-equipment suppliers.

Dispensing tube U-Shape with dispensing valve; fits 89857H-1EA, 89864H-1EA, 49986H-1EA
Cat. No. 49982H-1EA
For easy and comfortable decanting of solvents

Dispensing hose with self closing valve; fits 89857H-1EA, 89864H-1EA, 89889H-1EA
Cat. No. 49983H-1EA
For easy and comfortable decanting of solvents

HPLC Adapter for returnable keg with integrated dip tube
Cat. No. 79217H-1EA
For direct solvent supply to HPLC machines

Wrench for returnable container without dip tube
Cat. No. 79000H-1EA
For opening containers

Hook wrench for returnable container with integrated dip tube
Cat. No. 79007H-1EA
For opening containers

All available returnable container products and pack sizes are listed in our online product catalog.

The following high purity solvents are available in 7L stainless steel bottles ex-stock. Please contact your local sales office or use our
request form for more information.

Liquid Chromatography
Product No.	Description	Avail. Volumes (L)
34851	Acetonitrile, CHROMASOLV gradient grade, for HPLC, =99.9%	7
34855	Cyclohexane, CHROMASOLV, for HPLC, =99.7%	7
34856	Dichloromethane, CHROMASOLV, for HPLC, =99.8%, contains amylene as stabilizer	7
34860	Methanol, CHROMASOLV, for HPLC, =99.9%	7
34863	2-Propanol, CHROMASOLV, for HPLC, =99.8%	7
34865	Tetrahydrofuran, CHROMASOLV Plus, for HPLC, =99.9%, inhibitor-free	7
34873	Heptane, CHROMASOLV, for HPLC, =99%	7
34881	Acetonitrile, R CHROMASOLV, for liquid chromatography, =99.8%	7
34885	Methanol, CHROMASOLV, gradient grade, for HPLC, =99.9%	7
34998	Acetonitrile, CHROMASOLV Plus, for HPLC, =99.9%	7
Puriss./p.A./ACS
Product No.	Description	Avail. Volumes (L)
24201	Acetone, puriss., meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP, NF, =99%	7
32201	Acetone, puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, reag. Ph. Eur., =99.5%	7
32213	Methanol, puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, reag. Ph. Eur., =99.8%	7
32222	Dichloromethane, puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, =99.9%	7
32249	Toluene, puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, reag. Ph. Eur., =99.7%	7
32287	Heptane, puriss. p.a., Reag. Ph. Eur., =99% n-heptane basis	7
33147	1,4-Dioxane, puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, reag. Ph. Eur., =99.5%	7
33211	Ethyl acetate,puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, reag. Ph. Eur., =99.5%	7
33709	Tetrahydrofuran, puriss. p.a., =99.9%	7
Residue Analysis
Product No.	Description	Avail. Volumes (L)
34480	Acetone, PESTANAL®, solvent for residue analysis	7
34484	Hexane, PESTANAL, solvent for residue analysis	7
34485	Methanol, PESTANAL, solvent for residue analysis	7
34488	Dichloromethane, PESTANAL, solvent for residue analysis	7
34491	Petroleum ether, PESTANAL, solvent for residue analysis, low boiling point hydrogen treated naphtha, bp 40-60 °C	7
34496	Cyclohexane, PESTANAL, solvent for residue analysis	7
Back to Top