The Bürkle Wide-Neck HDPE Canister is a durable, reusable container designed for the storage, transport, filling and handling of compatible liquids, chemicals, food ingredients and pharmaceutical materials.
Manufactured from transparent high-density polyethylene (HDPE / PE-HD), the Bürkle 0431 series is UV stabilized for increased durability and features an exceptionally large filling opening that makes filling and internal cleaning substantially easier than with a conventional narrow-neck jerrycan.
A captive screw cap with safety strap, grip grooves in the base and a stable rectangular design make the canister practical for routine laboratory, food production, chemical, pharmaceutical and industrial QA/QC applications.
Available in 6 L, 11 L, 20 L and 30 L capacities, the standard Cambridge configuration is supplied without a lower 3/4-inch threaded outlet.
| Bürkle Part # | Capacity | Height with Cap | Length | Width | Auxiliary Opening |
| 0431-0005 | 6 L / 1.59 gal | 296 mm / 11.65 in. | 264 mm / 10.39 in. | 132 mm / 5.20 in. | 18 mm venting / pouring spout |
| 0431-0010 | 11 L / 2.91 gal | 435 mm / 17.13 in. | 264 mm / 10.39 in. | 132 mm / 5.20 in. | 18 mm venting / pouring spout |
| 0431-0020 | 20 L / 5.28 gal | 494 mm / 19.45 in. | 365 mm / 14.37 in. | 165 mm / 6.50 in. | None |
| 0431-0030 | 30 L / 7.93 gal | 494 mm / 19.45 in. | 365 mm / 14.37 in. | 240 mm / 9.45 in. | None |
| Capacity | Typical Application |
| 6 L | Smaller laboratory quantities, ingredient samples, process liquids and portable QA/QC applications |
| 11 L | General-purpose laboratory, production and ingredient storage where a narrow footprint is useful |
| 20 L | Larger process liquids, food ingredients, production samples and bulk laboratory materials |
| 30 L | Higher-volume storage, production liquids, bulk ingredients and industrial applications |
The defining feature of the Bürkle 0431 canister is its very large filling opening.
Bürkle describes the canister as having an approximately 88 mm wide filling opening, while the dimensional specification lists a 105 mm external thread and approximately 95 mm internal neck diameter.
The wide-mouth design makes the canister substantially easier to:
This can be especially useful when containers are reused and thorough internal cleaning is an important part of the workflow.
Bürkle specifically highlights internal cleaning as one of the principal advantages of the wide-neck design.
The large opening gives operators better access to the inside of the canister than a conventional small-neck chemical or water jerrycan.
This makes the 0431 series particularly useful for sensitive products, ingredients or samples where residues from a previous fill must be thoroughly removed.
The appropriate cleaning procedure still depends on the product being stored and your laboratory, food-safety or quality-system requirements.
The canister is manufactured from transparent high-density polyethylene (HDPE / PE-HD) and is UV stabilized.
UV stabilization improves the durability of the polymer when exposed to ultraviolet radiation compared with non-stabilized material.
This can be useful for applications where the container may periodically be used outdoors, transported between buildings or exposed to sunlight.
UV stabilization is intended to improve the durability of the canister material. Because the container is transparent, it should not be treated as a light-protective bottle for products that must be shielded from UV or visible light.
The wide screw closure is attached to the canister using a safety strap, helping prevent the cap from being misplaced during filling, cleaning or dispensing.
Bürkle describes the screw cap as secure, convenient and sealable.
This can be particularly useful in production and laboratory environments where containers are opened and closed repeatedly throughout the working day.
Molded grip grooves in the base give the operator an additional handhold when lifting, carrying, tipping or emptying the canister.
This is particularly useful on the larger 20 L and 30 L versions, where handling a partially or fully filled container can otherwise be awkward.
A 20 or 30 litre canister can become very heavy depending on the density of the material being stored. Always use an appropriate fill volume and manual-handling procedure for the application.
The 6 L and 11 L versions include a separate approximately 18 mm auxiliary opening.
This small opening can serve two useful functions:
The 20 L and 30 L standard versions do not include this additional small opening.
Bürkle publishes food-contact documentation for the 0431 wide-neck canister family and identifies food ingredients and food production among its typical applications.
Potential applications include:
Facilities should still confirm suitability for their specific product, sanitation procedure, allergen-control program and food-safety requirements.
Bürkle also identifies the wide-neck HDPE canister for storing and transporting compatible chemicals.
Potential applications include:
HDPE is compatible with many chemicals, but compatibility is not universal. Confirm suitability for the exact chemical, concentration, temperature, contact time and storage conditions before use.
Bürkle specifically identifies pharmaceutical products and laboratory use among the applications for the 0431 series.
The large opening can be useful where containers must be filled, emptied and cleaned frequently.
Potential uses include:
Regulated users should confirm that the material, cleaning procedure, documentation and intended use meet the requirements of their quality system.
The large capacities and wide opening can also be useful in environmental and water-treatment work.
Potential applications include:
For regulated analytical samples, confirm that HDPE is appropriate for the analytes, preservation method and sampling procedure.
The standard Bürkle wide-neck canister does not have an integrated moulded volume scale.
Bürkle offers a separate self-adhesive blue litre graduation that can be applied to the outside of compatible canister sizes.
The scale is useful for quickly estimating the amount of liquid remaining in the container.
The optional adhesive litre scale is intended for quick volume estimation. It should not be treated as calibrated volumetric laboratory glassware where an analytical or certified volume measurement is required.
Bürkle manufactures two related configurations of this wide-neck canister.
| Feature | Standard 0431-0xxx | Threaded 0431-1xxx |
| Wide Main Opening | Yes | Yes |
| HDPE Construction | Yes | Yes |
| UV Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Lower 3/4" Outlet | No | Yes |
| Attach Dispensing Tap | Not directly through the canister base | Designed for compatible 3/4" accessories |
| Best Fit | Storage, transport, filling and pouring | Storage plus controlled dispensing from a lower tap |
The Cambridge product on this page is the standard version without the lower 3/4-inch threaded connection.
If you require a Bürkle wide-neck canister with a lower threaded outlet for a dispensing tap or settling application, contact Cambridge for the appropriate 0431-1xxx configuration.
| Feature | Bürkle Wide-Neck Canister | Typical Narrow-Neck Jerrycan |
| Filling Access | Very wide | More restricted |
| Internal Cleaning | Easier | More difficult |
| Inspection of Interior | Easier | Limited |
| Controlled Small Pouring | 18 mm auxiliary outlet on 6 L / 11 L | Depends on design |
| Best Fit | Reusable applications requiring frequent filling and cleaning | Straightforward liquid storage and pouring |
| Specification | 6 L | 11 L | 20 L | 30 L |
| Bürkle Part Number | 0431-0005 | 0431-0010 | 0431-0020 | 0431-0030 |
| Capacity | 6 L / 1.59 gal | 11 L / 2.91 gal | 20 L / 5.28 gal | 30 L / 7.93 gal |
| Material | HDPE / PE-HD | HDPE / PE-HD | HDPE / PE-HD | HDPE / PE-HD |
| Additional Material | NBR | NBR | NBR | NBR |
| Closure | Captive screw cap | Captive screw cap | Captive screw cap | Captive screw cap |
| Main Thread | 105 × 6 mm | 105 × 6 mm | 105 × 6 mm | 105 × 6 mm |
| Thread Diameter | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm |
| Inside Neck Diameter | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Height with Cap | 296 mm | 435 mm | 494 mm | 494 mm |
| Length | 264 mm | 264 mm | 365 mm | 365 mm |
| Width | 132 mm | 132 mm | 165 mm | 240 mm |
| Approx. Empty Weight | 0.666 kg | 0.902 kg | 1.428 kg | 1.539 kg |
| Auxiliary Vent / Pour Opening | 18 mm | 18 mm | None | None |
| Lower 3/4" Outlet | No | No | No | No |
| UV Stabilized | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The Bürkle 0431 series is manufactured from transparent, UV-stabilized high-density polyethylene (HDPE / PE-HD).
Cambridge offers the standard wide-neck canister in 6 L, 11 L, 20 L and 30 L capacities.
Bürkle describes the product as having an approximately 88 mm wide filling opening. Its dimensional specification lists a 105 mm external thread and approximately 95 mm internal neck diameter.
A wide opening makes filling, emptying, internal inspection and cleaning easier than with a conventional narrow-neck jerrycan. This is especially useful when the container is reused or holds materials that can leave residues.
No. The 6 L and 11 L models have an additional approximately 18 mm venting and pouring opening. The standard 20 L and 30 L models do not.
It can be used to vent the canister while filling through the main opening or to dispense smaller amounts of liquid more controllably.
An integrated graduated scale is not standard. Bürkle offers a separate self-adhesive blue litre scale for approximate volume indication.
Bürkle publishes food-contact documentation for the 0431 family and identifies food ingredients and food production as typical applications. Users should still confirm suitability for their specific product and sanitation program.
Bürkle identifies compatible chemicals as an intended application. Chemical resistance depends on the exact substance, concentration, temperature and exposure time, so compatibility should be checked before use.
Bürkle specifies the HDPE as UV stabilized. This improves material durability but does not make the transparent canister suitable for products that require complete protection from light.
Yes. The wide screw cap is retained by a safety strap so it remains attached while the canister is open.
The standard 0431-0xxx versions on this page do not have a lower threaded outlet. Bürkle also manufactures separate 0431-1xxx versions with a G 3/4-inch male outlet designed for compatible taps and accessories.
Bürkle offers the related 3/4-inch threaded version for settling applications because clarified liquid can be withdrawn from the lower outlet without disturbing sediment as much as pouring from the top.
Do not assume so. Bürkle does not list a UN dangerous-goods approval for the standard 0431 wide-neck canister on its current product specification. Regulated dangerous goods require an appropriately approved means of containment.
The terms are often used interchangeably for this style of rigid liquid container. Bürkle describes the 0431 family using both wide-neck canister and wide-neck jerrycan terminology.
Cambridge Environmental Products supplies Bürkle wide-neck HDPE canisters in Canada in 6 L, 11 L, 20 L and 30 L sizes for laboratory, food production, chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental and industrial QA/QC applications.
Cambridge Environmental Products supplies Bürkle canisters, bottles, buckets, sampling equipment and liquid-handling products across Canada.
If you are unsure which canister configuration is appropriate, send us the material being stored, required capacity, chemical concentration, expected storage time, whether food contact is required and whether you need controlled dispensing through a lower outlet.
Capacity is only part of the selection. Chemical compatibility, filling access, cleaning requirements, food contact and whether you need a dispensing outlet can all affect which container is appropriate.
Send Cambridge your application and we can help identify the appropriate Bürkle canister, bottle, bucket or dispensing container.
