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Metal Paint CansMetal Paint Cans or Tin Paint Cans are available from 1/4 pint to 1 gallon for a wide variety of applications. Our metal paint containers are sold with or without handles/lids and unlined, gold lined or gray lined. These empty paint cans are the perfect container used to hold coatings or oil-based products. Please note that some metal paint cans may have minor imperfections. The Cary Company also sells Plastic Paint Cans, as well as specialty paint cans for applications that require a special style or design. -- all at Wholesale and Bulk Pricing!

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What type of metal is this paint can made of?

<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main" data-decoded="true">Most metal paint cans are made of tin-plated steel. The steel component gives the container strength. The tin plating adds corrosion resistance to protect the can from the chemical composition or corrosive effects of the can’s contents. </div>

Some of these paint cans are called unlined or lined. What are these linings? And what does unlined mean?

<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main" data-decoded="true">Lined cans are lined with either epoxy phenolic or gold phenolic lining. Epoxy phenolic lining is a gray-colored lining that is used for alkaline products, fatty acids, detergents, emulsions, general organic chemicals, surfactants and water-based resins. The epoxy-phenolic linings have been designed to provide outstanding chemical resistance in a pH range of 7.0 – 9.0. Gold phenolic lining is a gold-colored lining that is a good option for solvents and oil-based products. Gold phenolic linings are also FDA approved, which makes them safe for food products.<br /><br />Unlined paint cans are sprayed or rinsed with a rust inhibitor that helps slow rusting prior to filling the cans with a specific product. Unlined paint cans are good for holding oil-based or solvent coatings.</div>

Can this metal paint can be recycled?

<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main" data-decoded="true">Yes, metal paint cans can be recycled. As steel retains its properties through the recycling process, it can be recycled repeatedly. Old metal paint cans are used to make tools, equipment and building materials. In fact, many of our metal paint cans are made of at least 25% post-consumer content.</div>

Can I put food products in this metal paint can?

<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main" data-decoded="true">Paint cans with a gold phenolic lining are safe for food products.</div>

Do you sell lids and bails for this paint can?

<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main" data-decoded="true">Yes, you can purchase both <a href="https://www.thecarycompany.com/containers/paint-cans/accessories">lids and bails</a> (metal handles) for various paint cans. Cans sold without lids have compatible lids listed in the Related Products section of that paint can’s product page. The Cary Company also has <a href="https://www.thecarycompany.com/containers/paint-cans/accessories/can-clips">paint can clips</a>, <a href="https://www.thecarycompany.com/containers/paint-cans/accessories/rings">overseal rings</a>, <a href="https://www.thecarycompany.com/containers/paint-cans/accessories/openers">opening and closing tools</a>, <a href="https://www.thecarycompany.com/containers/paint-cans/accessories/shakers"> paint can mixers</a> and even <a href="https://www.thecarycompany.com/containers/paint-cans/accessories/paint-can-shipping-supplies">shipping supplies</a> specifically for paint cans.</div>

Do you offer labeling services?

<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main" data-decoded="true">Yes, we offer design services, as well as in-mold labeling, screen printing, label printing and application services. You can request a quote from our design team by calling 630.629.6600 or emailing <a href="mailto: Sales@TheCaryCompany.com"> Sales@TheCaryCompany.com</a>. For more information regarding the services we offer, please go to our <a href="/services/design">Design Services</a> page. Thank you for choosing The Cary Company.</div>
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