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zoomin
07-21-2006, 01:42 PM
I've seen this mentioned a few times in recent threads. Where can one get "food grade" Rubbermaid products?
Willow
07-21-2006, 02:48 PM
if your looking for a garbage can the rubbermaid "brute" series is food safe. you can get them at homedepot or a restraunt supply store.
GMGQ
07-22-2006, 05:04 PM
Can anyone recommend one that's more like a "tub"? I'm using a rubbermaid tub next to my stand right now, but I doubt it's food safe. It's like 70 liters.
muck
07-22-2006, 05:20 PM
Im working on setting mine up right now. Two "Rubbermaid Max Latch" Tubs. They are made of PolyPropelene Plastic which is Food Safe.

http://www.janitorial-depot.com/images/MRHP1523.JPG
GMGQ
07-22-2006, 05:45 PM
What are the dimensions and where do you get it? Thanks.
StirCrazy
07-22-2006, 07:37 PM
almost any of the plastic containers are food safe but if you want to be sure just get one of the semi clear ones.

Steve
fkshiu
07-23-2006, 07:02 PM
Flip any plastic container over and it'll have a number in a little triangle on the bottom that identifies the type of plastic the container is made of. The best for our purposes HDPE or #2. Those 5-gallon white pails that salt mixes come in are HDPE.

There are many "food grade" plastics that are unsuitable for this hobby including polystyrene (#6), for example.

I think the clear Rubbermaid containers are polypropylene (#5) which is another good choice.

http://www.americanplasticscouncil.org/s_apc/sec.asp?TRACKID=&CID=313&DID=931