Would the barrels be safe for water

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

The description also states:

"The fluid is manufactured with ingredients classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, and is recommended for use within Food & Beverage processing areas where incidental food contact is possible. "


GRAS means you can eat reasonable amounts of it without harm. I don't see any concern using the barrel.

 

[Brian_68]

I don’t see the specs, but that can not possibly be correct. 70% corrosion inhibitors?

2nd page of what they attached.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

2nd page of what they attached.

no, that is just not true.

 

[Brian_68]

no, that is just not true.

Yeah I guess they say 70% by weight corrosion inhibitors and water so does not give all the details. For me though that is a no, not knowing what it is and how much can leach out after from the plastic. If lemonaide smells in a tank for a long time after that tells me how long it takes to get everything out and rinsing does not do it completely. Often corrosion inhibitors in glycol are a form of phosphates.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Yeah I guess they say 70% by weight corrosion inhibitors and water so does not give all the details. For me though that is a no, not knowing what it is and how much can leach out after from the plastic. If lemonaide smells in a tank for a long time after that tells me how long it takes to get everything out and rinsing does not do it completely. Often corrosion inhibitors in glycol are a form of phosphates.

right, and phosphate will not penetrate HDPE.