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The safe storage of hazardous chemicals is an essential part of laboratory safety. Chemical storage is complex—there is no one-size-fits-all plan to store chemicals—but there are regulations, campus requirements, and best practices that can guide the process. The general concept is to prevent chemicals from causing harm to people, property, other chemicals, or the environment.…
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Chemical storage is the storage of controlled substances or hazardous materials in chemical stores, chemical storage cabinets, or similar devices. Chemical storage devices are usually present where a workplace requires the use of non-hazardous and/or hazardous chemicals. Proper storage is imperative for the safety of, and access by, laboratory ...
Chemical Storage. Safety. Chemicals should be methodically stored and organized. Teachers should account for hazardous chemicals and chemical incompatibility when organizing their store rooms. The chemical storage area should be securely locked when not in use. Teachers will have chemicals that are considered hazardous in their laboratories.
Keep out of direct sunlight if storing outdoors where ambient temperatures exceed 125°F or 51.7°C. Use a non-sparking wrench to attach regulators and other connections. Install a flame and flash arrestor at the regulator outlet flow valve. Post NO SMOKING signs around storage areas and entrances.
Chemical Storage Resources. A major concern in many laboratories is the proper storage of chemicals. The best approach to this issue will vary from to lab, depending on the chemical inventory of the lab, the storage space available and local regulatory requirements. However, some general advice can be found in a variety of resources.
Lab Chemical Storage Guide - Harvard University
