Chemical, Oil, and Lubricant Industry
Highly sensitive products require highly specific containers. If you’re shipping or storing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, or oil, you need a container that is perfectly crafted to suit your needs. Whether you need steel drums for oil and lubricants, plastic barrels for soaps and detergents, or fiber drums for pharmaceuticals, BASCO has the right product for the job. Not only are we well-trusted in the chemical industry, but we consider that line of products to be our bread and butter. We’ve been proudly serving the United States with top-quality containers for chemicals, soaps, detergents, oil, and lubricants for over 75 years.
Popular Uses and Industry Information
BASCO's containers for the Chemical, Oil, and Lubricant Industry are trusted by manufacturers, distributors, and industrial operations that demand safe, compliant, and durable packaging. Whether you are shipping petroleum and need to find the proper UN rated steel drum, or storing hazardous materials, we can supply you with the right product. Our bulk and wholesale containers are designed to withstand harsh substances and protect product product integrity for every step in the supply chain.
Some popular products for these containers include:
- Industrial chemicals and solvents
- Petroleum products
- Corrosive and hazardous materials
- Motor oils and lubricants
- Additives and performance enhancers
- Hydraulic and transmission fluids
- Specialty chemical blends
We are always more than happy to assist our customers in the process of getting the perfect steel drum, pail, bucket, or accessory for their application. For over 75 years, BASCO has partnered with the chemical and oil industries, proving UN rated and DOT compliant packaging solutions that meet regulations and safety standards. Our extensive selection of steel drums, steel pails, and capseals are engineered to handle aggressive materials with confidence. Over 98% of orders placed are shipped next day, with no minimum order quantity, from one of our distribution centers located strategically across the United States.
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BASCO is a Certified ILMA Member
As a member of the Independent Lubrication Manufacturer's Association, you can consider BASCO to be certified experts on oil & lubrication containers. We abide by the ILMA's code of ethics, and understand the important role that lubricants play in society. Without lubricants, our cars wouldn't drive, planes wouldn't fly, and business would grind to a halt. With access to the ILMA's extensive lubrication knowledge and resources, BASCO is perfectly equipped to assist you with any of your lubrication storage needs.
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