IBCs are often used[7] to ship, handle, and/or store:
Bulk chemicals including hazardous materials or dangerous goods
Commodities and raw materials used in industrial production
Food syrups, such as corn syrup, maple syrup or molasses
Petrochemical products, such as oil, gas, solvents, detergents, or adhesives
Rainwater when used for rooftop rainwater collectionbatch product
Used IBCs are the basic building blocks for many home aquaponic systems
Pharmaceutical compounds, ingredients, intermediates, batch products
Healthcare related items, solid commodities, bio-waste, waste materials
Vineyards, wine fermentation, spirits production
Agriculture, nursery, greenhouse uses and chemicals
Many water, waste water, process water applications across industry sectors