These plastic petrol cans are used to store and transport small volumes of fuel with clearer colour identification and UN-compliant handling suitability for trade vehicles and site use.
• Product type: Plastic petrol / fuel can with spout hose
• Rated capacity: 5L
• Brimful volume: 5.5L
• Material: Virgin HDPE (high-density polyethylene)
• Compliance / standard: UN compliant; PCR compliant
• Wall thickness: Minimum 0.55mm
• Cap / outlet: 40mm cap with hose for controlled pouring
• Application: Fuel storage and transport for vehicles, plant, & small engines
• Variations: Red / Green / Black options
5L Plastic Petrol Cans - UN Compliant Fuel Storage - Red/Green/Black
These plastic petrol cans are used to store and transport small volumes of fuel with clearer colour identification and UN-compliant handling suitability for trade vehicles and site use.
• Product type: Plastic petrol / fuel can with spout hose
• Rated capacity: 5L
• Brimful volume: 5.5L
• Material: Virgin HDPE (high-density polyethylene)
• Compliance / standard: UN compliant; PCR compliant
• Wall thickness: Minimum 0.55mm
• Cap / outlet: 40mm cap with hose for controlled pouring
• Application: Fuel storage and transport for vehicles, plant, & small engines
• Variations: Red / Green / Black options
Product Name
5L Plastic Petrol Cans - UN Compliant Fuel Storage - Red/Green/Black
Overview
This 5L fuel can range is manufactured from virgin HDPE for durability and chemical resistance in trade handling. UN and PCR compliance supports safer storage and transport practices, while the supplied cap and hose system is designed for more controlled pouring into vehicle tanks, plant, and small engines.
Key Features & Benefits
- UN compliant and PCR compliant design supports fuel transport and handling requirements for trade vehicles and site use.
- Virgin HDPE construction supports impact resistance and consistent wall integrity compared with lower-grade plastics.
- Rated 5L capacity with 5.5L brimful volume supports practical filling while allowing space for expansion.
- Minimum 0.55mm wall thickness supports durability under repeat handling and vehicle transport conditions.
- 40mm cap and hose system supports controlled pouring to reduce spills during refuelling.
- Colour options support clearer identification practices across site stores and fleet teams.
Installation & Applications
Before first use, check the cap seal is seated correctly and ensure the hose is securely fitted for pouring. Fill within the working capacity guidance, keep the container upright in transport, and store in line with your site or fleet fuel handling procedures.
- Fuel storage and transport for maintenance vans and fleet support vehicles
- Refuelling small engines, generators, and site plant (subject to your local procedures)
- Workshop and facilities maintenance fuel handling and planned servicing
- Site stores issue where colour identification supports safer selection
Who Is This For?
- Contractors and maintenance teams managing small-volume fuel handling
- Fleet and workshop teams needing a repeatable, colour-coded fuel can spec
- Site managers standardising stores items for safer selection and issue
- Procurement teams buying compliant containers for multi-site operations
Competitive Advantages
UN/PCR compliant construction combined with virgin HDPE and a defined minimum wall thickness supports more predictable durability than basic containers, while the cap and hose setup is suited to controlled refuelling where spill reduction matters.
Why CMT Group?
CMT Group helps trade and facilities teams specify compliant fuel handling consumables with clear, comparable data so the right container type, capacity, and identification method can be standardised across sites.
- Specification-led positioning to support consistent selection, issue, and repeat ordering.
- Procurement authority with bulk and multi-site support for planned maintenance and projects.
- Range clarity to reduce substitutions and support standardisation across fleet, workshop, and site stores.
- Bulk supply capability for multi-site teams, frameworks, and centralised procurement.
- Fast dispatch from UK-held stock, with 2-hour, same day, or next working day delivery available on most lines, subject to cut-off times and location.
SiteHive.ai supports ordering controls, approvals, and delivery tracking, helping teams manage site supply with clearer visibility and reduced admin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UN compliant mean for a 5L fuel can?
It indicates the container is designed and tested to meet UN requirements for transporting specified substances when used in line with guidance and local procedures.
Why specify virgin HDPE rather than recycled plastic?
Virgin HDPE typically provides more consistent material performance for durability and chemical resistance, supporting repeat handling and transport.
What is the benefit of a 5.5L brimful volume on a 5L can?
It provides additional headspace so the can can be filled to the working level while allowing for expansion during transport.
How are the colour options typically used?
Colour coding can support clearer identification in stores and fleet environments; your organisation should define the fuel-to-colour procedure for consistency.
Specifications Table
| Product Name | 5L Plastic Petrol Cans - UN Compliant Fuel Storage - Red/Green/Black |
| Product Code | FCP |
| Rated Capacity | 5 litre |
| Brimful Volume | 5.5 litre |
| Material | Virgin HDPE |
| Wall Thickness | Minimum 0.55mm |
| Cap / Hose | 40mm cap with hose |
| Dimensions | 14.7 × 26.5 × 24.7 cm |
| Weight | 325g (container) / 0.472kg (gross) |
| Compliance | UN compliant; PCR compliant |
| Product Variations | Red / Green / Black |
Product Variations Table
| Colour | Variation Code | Typical Identification Use |
| Red | FCPR05 | Lead replacement (as defined by your site/fleet procedure) |
| Green | FCPG05 | Unleaded (as defined by your site/fleet procedure) |
| Black | FCPB05 | Diesel (as defined by your site/fleet procedure) |
