Doors
Single side-opening double-leaf as standard, or double side-opening for full-bay access.
10ft Dangerous Goods Container: Compact Bunded DG Storage
- Size
- 10ft high-cube
- Internal
- 17.4 m3
- Bund
- 800 L
- Compliance
- AS 1940 / 3780 / 3833
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2,991 x 2,438 x 2,896 mm external (high-cube), 17.4 m3 internal. Fully welded Corten steel on an RHS floor frame, non-spark industrial mesh floor, single side-opening double-leaf doors with an emergency-escape internal release. Tare 1,750 kg, MGW 5,590 kg.
Built to AS 1940:2017 (flammable and combustible liquids), AS 3780:2023 (corrosives), and AS 3833:2024 (mixed-class). 800 L integrated bund, 316L stainless lockable drain valve. Certificate of Compliance per unit.
Remote crew kits, single-bay chemical lockers, depot top-ups, council depots, laboratories, and construction laydowns. Lifts on forklift pockets, lifting eyes, and ISO corner castings to relocate between work fronts.
Overview
Compact bunded DG storage, factory-direct
The 10ft dangerous goods container is a compact bunded outdoor steel store for flammable, corrosive, and other hazardous goods, built factory-direct by SCS Global. It measures 2,991 x 2,438 x 2,896 mm on a high-cube footprint, carries 17.4 m3 of internal volume, and ships with a fully welded steel bunded floor, a 316L stainless lockable safety drain valve, passive high and low ventilation, and lockable doors. Every unit sits inside our dangerous goods containers range and is built to AS 1940:2017, AS 3780:2023, and AS 3833:2024, with a Certificate of Compliance issued per unit. The 10ft suits remote crew kits, single-bay chemical lockers, depot top-ups, and laydowns where a 20ft footprint is more box than the site needs.
Specifications
10ft Dangerous Goods Container Specifications
The 10ft DG container is a compact, fully welded steel store with an integrated bunded floor and 17.4 m3 of internal volume. The shell is Corten steel on an RHS welded floor frame, finished with a non-spark industrial mesh floor over the steel deck so there is no timber to soak up a spill. SCS Global builds every unit factory-direct from its Yixing facility, which keeps the build, the compliance work, and the QA under one roof.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| External dimensions (L x W x H) | 2,991 x 2,438 x 2,896 mm (9'10" x 8'0" x 9'6") |
| Internal dimensions (L x W x H) | 2,840 x 2,348 x 2,622 mm |
| Door opening (W x H) | 2,340 x 2,580 mm |
| Internal cubic capacity | 17.4 m3 |
| Bund (spill-containment) capacity | 800 L |
| Maximum liquid storage (goods stored inside) | ~4,000 L |
| Tare weight | 1,750 kg |
| Payload | 3,840 kg |
| Maximum Gross Weight (MGW) | 5,590 kg |
| Allowable stacking load | 150,000 N |
| Floor | Fully welded steel, RHS floor frame, non-spark industrial mesh covering (no timber) |
| Drain valve | 316L stainless steel lockable safety drain valve |
| Ventilation (standard) | Passive high/low weatherproof vent grilles |
| Doors | Single side-opening double-leaf as standard, with double side-opening available |
| Door internal release | Emergency-escape internal release handle (manual override from inside) |
| Lifting | Forklift pockets, lifting eyes, ISO corner castings |
| Wall and roof | Fully welded Corten steel shell, factory-painted exterior |
Bunded Containment
Integrated Bunding and Spill Containment
Every unit has an 800 L welded steel bund integrated into the floor frame, sized so the largest single container meets the secondary-containment requirement of AS 1940. The bund is structural, not a tray on a flat floor: the front bund wall ties into raised cross-members, so a spill is captured below the working floor. That makes the unit a true bunded shipping container. The drain valve is lockable 316L stainless steel, proof against the chlorides that pit 304, and every bund is leak-checked before it leaves the line.
Compliance
Compliance: AS 1940, AS 3780 and AS 3833:2024
The 10ft DG container is built to AS 1940:2017 for flammable and combustible liquids, AS 3780:2023 for corrosive substances, and AS 3833:2024 for mixed-class storage, and SCS issues a Certificate of Compliance with each unit. DG class coverage spans Class 3 (flammable liquids), 4.1 (flammable solids), 4.3 (dangerous when wet), 5.1 (oxidising agents), 6.1 (toxic substances), and 8 (corrosives), subject to Safety Data Sheet compatibility for the substances stored together. Workplace storage duties for these goods also sit under SafeWork Australia hazardous-chemical guidance.
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ABS Standards & References
Standards we build to
Every 10ft DG container is engineered against the standards below. Click through to the source authority for the current revision.
AS 1940:2017 Storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids. Governs secondary containment, ignition-source separation, ventilation, and signage. Standards Australia
AS 3780:2023 Storage and handling of corrosive substances. Drives sump depth (at least 150 mm), sump capacity (at least 25% of aggregate), self-closing self-latching doors, flash-arrestor vents, and a chemical-resistant internal finish. Standards Australia
AS 3833:2024 Storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods in packages and IBCs. Sets segregation, separation, and bunding rules for mixed-class storage. Standards Australia
SafeWork Australia Model WHS guidance on storing and handling hazardous chemicals in the workplace. SafeWork Australia
Configuration Options
Configuration Options
The unit ships in a base configuration with factory variants for door arrangement, ventilation, internal shelving, fire rating, and chemical-resistant lining. Order the base unit for general-purpose small bulk dangerous goods stores, or specify variants up front so the factory builds to the deployment rather than retrofitting on site.
Ventilation
Passive high and low grilles as standard, with an electric mechanical extraction fan available as a factory option.
Internal shelving
Galvanised steel shelving for IBC, drum, and jerrycan layouts.
Fire-rated build
A fire-resistant construction option for higher-risk Class 3 service.
Chemical-resistant lining
A secondary internal lining for aggressive chemistries such as concentrated acids.
Signage and placards
Applicable DG-class placards plus No Smoking and No Naked Flame signs, supplied compliant with the DG storage code.
Applications
Applications and Deployment
SCS supplies the 10ft DG container to mining, oil and gas, construction, and defence sites wherever a small-footprint, fully bunded, AS-compliant store is needed for outdoor dangerous goods storage. The compact footprint suits remote exploration camps, single-bay refinery yards, construction laydowns, council depots, and laboratories where space is rationed and the inventory is light to moderate.
Mining & Resources
Sits next to fuel bays, lube stores, and reagent lockups on remote sites, close to where the goods are used but isolated to the containment the standard requires. Relocates with the work front on forklift pockets and ISO corners.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Single-bay solvent and flammable-liquid storage for refinery yards and field operations where the dangerous goods inventory is light to moderate and the footprint is rationed.
Construction & Infrastructure
Compact, relocatable storage for solvents and fuels through the build, lifting to the next stage rather than being decommissioned and rebuilt.
Military & Defence
A small-footprint, placarded, relocatable DG store for defence and government sites holding fuels, solvents, and hazardous goods close to the point of use.
Tell us the DG classes, the largest drum or IBC, and the site, and SCS confirms the bund rating, configuration, and compliance scope.
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Engineering Resources
Download technical documentation
Spec sheet, CAD drawing, and compliance summary for engineering review. Each is produced at project handoff.
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10ft DG Container Spec Sheet
Full specification matrix and AS-standard compliance summary, mirrors the on-page table.
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10ft DG Container CAD Drawing
Plan, elevation, and section drawings for engineering reference.
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DG Compliance Summary: AS 1940 / AS 3780 / AS 3833:2024
One-page summary of the three controlling AU/NZ DG standards.
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When bunding is required, when it is not, and how secondary containment is sized under AS 1940.
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DG Classification & Compliance Guide
Class-by-class storage rules and the AU/NZ standards that govern dangerous goods storage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Five questions procurement, operations, and HSE teams ask most often about the 10ft DG container.
What is a 10ft DG container?
A 10ft dangerous goods container is a compact bunded outdoor steel store, 2,991 x 2,438 x 2,896 mm externally, for safe storage of Class 3, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, and 8 goods. It has an integrated welded steel bund, a 316L stainless steel drain valve, and is built to AS 1940, AS 3780, and AS 3833:2024.
What can you store in a 10ft DG unit?
You can store flammable liquids (Class 3), flammable solids (Class 4.1), dangerous-when-wet substances (Class 4.3), oxidising agents (Class 5.1), toxic substances (Class 6.1), and corrosives (Class 8), subject to SDS compatibility for the substances held together. Typical inventory includes diesel and solvent drums, acid jerrycans, oxidiser pails, and reagent IBCs.
How much does a 10ft DG container hold?
Internal cubic capacity is 17.4 m3 and payload is 3,840 kg, with maximum liquid storage of about 4,000 L. The integrated bund holds 800 L. Under AS 1940 the bund is sized to contain the largest single container stored, so SCS confirms the rating against your largest drum or IBC before the unit is built.
Is a 10ft DG container AS 1940 compliant?
Yes. The unit is built to AS 1940:2017 for flammable and combustible liquids, with secondary containment, ventilation, and signage to the standard. It also meets AS 3780:2023 for corrosives and AS 3833:2024 for mixed-class storage. SCS issues a Certificate of Compliance with each unit.
Can a 10ft DG store be relocated on site?
Yes. The unit lifts on forklift pockets, lifting eyes, and ISO corner castings, so it functions as one of the outdoor relocatable DG stores a site can move between work fronts. Drain the bund, isolate the contents per the SDS, and the unit can be shifted without decommissioning a fixed structure.