3.5 Gallon 90 Mil BPA-Free Food-Grade Bucket with Wire Handle

This heavy-duty 3.5-gallon bucket combines superior 90-mil HDPE construction with food-grade safety, making it ideal for bulk ingredient storage, fermentation projects, and commercial food preparation. The integrated wire handle with plastic grip ensures comfortable transport, while compatibility with tamper-evident lids provides security from packaging to end use.

Engineered from BPA-free high-density polyethylene, this bucket delivers exceptional durability and chemical resistance in a compact round footprint. Its extra-thick walls resist deformation under heavy loads, while the wide temperature range from -5°F to 160°F supports both freezer storage and hot-fill applications.

Built to withstand the demands of commercial kitchens, food processors, and home brewing enthusiasts, this versatile pail offers reliable performance for ingredients, brines, dry goods, and chemical-compatible products. The reinforced design allows for secure stacking when filled and efficient nesting when empty.

Key Advantages

• 90-mil wall thickness for superior crack and warp resistance under heavy loads
• 3.5-gallon working volume (3.7-gallon brim-fill) maximizes batch capacity in compact footprint
• BPA-free, FDA-compliant HDPE construction ensures safe direct food contact
• Wire handle with molded plastic grip supports comfortable, secure one-handed carrying
• Temperature tolerance from -5°F to 160°F enables freezer storage and hot-fill operations
• Compatible with tamper-evident lids for product integrity and consumer confidence
• Four flat label panels accommodate custom branding and decoration

Ideal Applications

Bulk Food Storage

Ideal for holding large quantities of rice, beans, flour, or other dry goods while maintaining freshness with BPA-free, food-grade safety.

Fermentation & Brewing

The 3.5-gallon capacity and wide opening provide ideal headspace for brewing beer, fermenting kombucha, or making pickles and sauerkraut.

Food Processing

Ideal for bulk ingredients, marinades, and specialty sauces in commercial kitchens requiring reliable, food-safe containment.

Emergency Preparedness

Create portable, leak-resistant water storage for camping, disaster prep, or agricultural use with on-demand spout access.

FDA Certified

Manufactured with virgin, food-safe HDPE resin that complies with FDA 21 CFR regulations for direct food contact.

BPA-Free Safety

Contains no Bisphenol-A, eliminating the risk of BPA migration into stored contents

Product Details

Injection-molded from virgin high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin, this food-grade bucket meets FDA requirements for direct food contact applications. The heavy 90-mil construction provides exceptional impact resistance and dimensional stability, while the galvanized steel wire handle with plastic grip ensures corrosion-resistant, comfortable transport.

• BPA-free composition protects contents from potential chemical leaching
• Smooth, round interior minimizes product hang-up and simplifies cleaning
• Reinforced rim design allows secure stacking when filled
• HDPE resin identification code #2 supports recycling programs
• Resistant to most acids, bases, detergents, and water-based solutions
• Accepts Dry Offset or HTL graphics for custom branding applications
• Manufactured in the USA for consistent quality and supply chain reliability

Compatible Lids

Complete your storage solution with tamper-evident and specialty lids designed for this bucket:

3.5 Gallon 90 Mil BPA-Free Food-Grade Bucket with Wire Handle — Specifications