Intermediate Bulk Containers IBC Totes are a container used for the transporting and storage of liquid and granulate bulk materials. IBC or totes can be constructed of plastic, steel, or stainless steel and consist of a protective frame that is cubical. Inside the frame is a cylindrical or cubical container that can have volume range of 132 gallons to 792 gallons (500 liter to 3000 liter - therefore "intermediate"). The Cubic IBCs provide an excellent storage and shipping foot print per capacity.