Need a safe way to store and transport industrial cleaning fluids

[felicityjolliffe]

I run a commercial cleaning company in Abu Dhabi and we go through massive quantities of concentrated cleaning solutions and disinfectants every week. Right now we're using a mix of smaller plastic containers and some old drums that are honestly a nightmare to handle – they leak, they're awkward to stack, and I'm constantly worried about safety compliance with all the chemicals we're dealing with. I've been looking into better storage solutions and came across Crateco's website where they have a whole section dedicated to industrial liquid storage. What really caught my eye was this IBC tank that seems like it could be the perfect solution for our needs – the capacity is ideal for our monthly usage, the cage design looks sturdy enough to protect the contents during transport, and having a built-in pallet base would make forklift handling so much easier. The UN approval is also a huge plus because we deal with some pretty serious chemicals and I want to make sure we're fully compliant with safety regulations. I'm just not sure about a few practical details, like how easy it is to clean and switch between different types of cleaning solutions, or whether the valve system is reliable and doesn't drip or clog over time. Also, does anyone know if these things are suitable for outdoor storage in the UAE heat, or do we need to keep them in a climate-controlled area? I'd really appreciate some real-world advice from anyone who's using these for similar chemical storage applications before I make a significant investment.