Pail (container)

In technical usage in the shipping industry, a pail is a type of cylindrical shipping container with a capacity of about 3 to 50 litres (1 to 13 US gal).

It can have straight or slanted sides and usually has a handle or bail.

[1] In non-technical usage, a pail is synonymous with a bucket.

Pails are used for a variety of fluids and flowable materials.

When properly constructed and certified, they may be used for dangerous goods shipments.

Three gallon plastic pail of paint with screw closure
Steel pail of concentrated pesticide
Open-head plastic pails being reused to carry other items