Mixing Bin

[pacificfloor]

I have just purchased a new Toter 64gal bin that I intend to use for a mixing tank. I've rinsed it out and it is now full of RO/DI water, ready to be mixed.

Usually I wouldn't be terribly concerned about the water being contaminated by a plastic bin, but I just want to be sure that this bin is okay to use.... I didn't realize until I got home that this bin has a "rubber-like" surface coating on the interior of the bin, and I don't know what the material is. Perhaps a type of silicone?

So, before I use this water in a tank with inhabitants, I wanted to see if anyone out there has used one of these bins without incident.

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[pacificfloor]

Just an update for anyone who may be interested in using one of these. I spoke to the manufacturer (Toter, Inc.), and according to their QA department there is no coating; the rubber-like surface finish on the inside is due to the molding process. It should be perfectly safe to use for our systems.