If you look at the bottom of a brute gray, which I just bought, you'll
see LDPE, NSF 2 and I believe "Food contact".

LDPE is the type of plastic. Fine for fermenter, but bad for long term
storage. More porous than HDPE but just as resistant to most chemicals.

NSF 2 is the certification stating that it's rated for food contact.

If it doesn't have that certification go on to the next. Even though
it's made from LDPE it could be recycled plastic, which isn't food grade.

If still in doubt check out Rubbermaid's website. They explain all the
terms there and give the plastics ratings.

Droopy wrote:
Bryan wrote:
Thanks for your advice...wow - the trash cans are a great idea! you are
sure they are food grade?
thanks again

Yep, I have seen it posted several times and I called Rubbermaid to
verify.

It has to be the grey, white or yellow "Brute" containers. All other
Rubbermaid trash cans are NOT food grade.