1000 litre IBC for chemicals: VARIBOX FC 1000 and SC 1000

A 1000 litre IBC is the standard container for transporting and storing liquid chemicals. VARIBOX makes it in two versions: the double-walled VARIBOX FC 1000 with built-in spill containment and the single-walled VARIBOX SC 1000 with a ball valve.

Both are UN/ADR approved, share the same 1,000 × 1,200 mm footprint and are built for up to 10 years of reuse in chemical distribution.

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Which 1000 litre IBC is right for you?

	VARIBOX FC 1000	VARIBOX SC 1000
Design	double-walled (Full Containment)	single-walled (Single Containment)
Emptying	from the top, via an extractor tube (Safeline, NS4 or AS)	from the bottom, via a 2″ PP ball valve (2″ female thread, outlet height 218 mm)
Spill containment	110 % built in, DIBt approval abZ Z-40.21-534	not built in
Dimensions W × L × H	1,000 × 1,200 × 1,325 mm	1,000 × 1,200 × 1,325 mm
Volume	1,000 l (gross 1,025 l)	1,000 l (gross 1,040 l)
Empty weight	122 kg	105 kg
Seals	EPDM, food-grade EPDM or Viton	PP valve with EPDM or Viton, or PE with Viton
UN marking	UN 31HH1/Y/**–/NL/TCPI-PROMENS3-140531/3750/2028	UN 31HH1/Y/**–/B/PROMENS1-110260/3757/2087

Both: inner container and cover made of polyethylene (LLDPE), pallet made of recycled polyethylene, all recyclable. Approved for packing groups II and III, for road (ADR), rail (RID) and sea (IMDG). D160 screw cap with vent (120 l/min) and pressure relief valve. Products up to a density of 1.9, stacking height 2,635 mm, stackable 1 on 1.

Double-walled or single-walled?

Choose the VARIBOX FC 1000 if you store hazardous substances on site. Spill containment is built in, so you do not need a separate spill tray. It is emptied via an extractor tube and the system stays closed. More on the double-walled IBCs page.

Choose the VARIBOX SC 1000 if you drain from the bottom through a valve, as usual. The robust valve keeps your product safely in the container, and the shape of the inner container makes sure it drains well.

Reusable instead of single-use

Up to 10 years in use: only the inner container is replaced after 5 years (ADR).
Little residue: the FC 1000 and the SC 1000 leave less than 0.5 litre in the container after emptying.
In your colour: light blue or natural as standard, and on request dark blue, orange or green, among others.

Smaller? Read more about the 800 litre IBC.

What is a VARIBOX 1000 litre IBC suitable for?

For acids, alkalis, oxidising agents and other industrial liquids. Examples: sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ethylene glycol, formaldehyde, diesel and peracetic acid. Check whether your product is allowed in a VARIBOX at Is my substance allowed in the VARIBOX?

Frequently asked questions about the 1000 litre IBC

How big is a 1000 litre IBC?

The VARIBOX FC 1000 and SC 1000 measure 1,000 × 1,200 mm and are 1,325 mm high. That is the footprint of an industrial pallet.

How heavy is an empty 1000 litre IBC?

The double-walled FC 1000 weighs 122 kg, the single-walled SC 1000 105 kg.

Do I need a spill tray?

Not with the FC 1000: the 110 % spill containment is built in and approved by DIBt (abZ Z-40.21-534). For the SC 1000, the usual spill containment rules apply to storage.