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Main storage recommendations
Flammables and Combustibles
Storage limits:
Container capacity:
Glass capacity of 1 gallon
Other containers capacity of 2 gallons
Limit of 60 gallons inside cabinet storage
Limit of 10 gallons outside the storage
Keep them away from ignition sources
Separate them from oxidizers and toxics
Keep near a fire extinguisher
Corrosives
Use:
Goggles
Closed-shoes
Globes
Storing:
In lower shelfs
Not in metal shelfs
Have neutralizing agents in storage
Inorganic hydroxides
In polyethylene containers
Segregation:
Flammables and combustibles
Inorganic oxidizing
acids from organic acids
Bases from acids
Acids from chemicals that can generate toxic gases
Toxics
Container should be sealed tightly
Storage:
Store in cool and ventilated areas
Segregate from other toxic hazards
Highly toxics
Storage:
Segregate from other highly toxic hazards
Store in cool and ventilated areas
Limit the quantity of highly toxics you store
10 pounds maximum
Use them in specific areas like fume hoods
Containers should be sealed tightly
Don't eat, drink or apply cosmetics in the area
Oxidizers
Do not contaminate oxidizers
They can become explosive
Segregation:
Oxidizers from
Flammable and combustible material
Oxidizers from
Reducing agents
Oxidizers from
Organic peroxides
Storage:
Cool dry places
Not under the sink
Not in wooden shelfs
Not in cardboard boxes
Compressed Gases
Limit the quantity stored
Put them upwards
Separate from non compatible gases
Guarantee they won't fall
Keep away from heat
Don't store in freezers
Cryogens
Use approved vessels
They need to have pressure-relief mechanisms
Guarantee they won't fall
Store in ventilated area
Also use them in areas with the same conditions
Use:
Goggles
Aprons
Eye protection
Face shields
Pyrophorics (Air Reactives)
Extreme care in:
Prevention of leaking and breaking
Storage:
Cool and dry places
Prevent contact with air
Water Reactives
Keep in cold and dry places
Keep away from water
In case of fire don't use water
Use extinguisher
Explosive and Potentially
Explosive Chemicals
Identify all this chemicals
Label opening and discard date
Keep away from ignition sources
Create designated area for storing and using
Be trained to use them and discard them
Peroxide Forming Chemicals
Identify them
Label the opening and discard date
Storage:
Dark, cool, dry place
Never store in a fridge