Stainless Steel Drums

[Paulb]

Hi All

I've been given a couple of 30l stainless steel drums which are prefect for storing feints or multiple stripped wash's prior to a spirit run. My problem is that they have a hazardous chemical sticker on the side - Acetaldehyde. I've been told they've been internally washed, but my mate doesn't know how (the guy he got them off a just said they were washed).

I know that acetaldehyde exists in alcohol in minute quantities, however in researching how to clean acetaldehyde, all I get is hazardous spill cleanup documents and in it's pure form it looks like really nasty stuff (including being a carcinogen).

Does anyone with a chemistry background out there know much about this stuff and how I can clean the containers to ensure they are safe? The last thing I want to do is poison myself.

Thanks guys.

[ENTITY77]

Acetaldehyde is very volatile, boiling point 20.2 deg C so it should evape off naturally if the container is lift open. Only issue is if there are stabilising agents added that might leave a residue. Kind of depends on what the chem was manufactured for as to what else other than the primary chem is in there.

A rinse with feints then water and detergent would be the way I'd go.

[Urrazeb]

A rinse with feints then water and detergent would be the way I'd go.

:text-+1: thats what I'd do.

Don't have a durry in ya gob whilst checking it out though :laughing-rolling:

[TheMechwarrior]

:text-+1:
The stainless will clean up just fine.

You should consider changing the seal on the underside of your drum lids however. Do remember to order a compatible seal :handgestures-thumbupleft:
That's just me being over cautious; I got a 60L stainless drum recently and just replaced the seal for peace of mind.

Cheers,

Mech.

[Paulb]

Thanks guys. Done the clean and they're looking pretty good. Plenty of storage for feints and strips now.

To be on the safe side, I won't store anything that won't be distilled again.