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    The document provides guidelines for safely storing chemicals in laboratories. It recommends storing chemicals by compatibility in well-ventilated areas away from exits and work spaces. Chemicals should be organized using a first-in-first-out system and inspected regularly. Flammables over 10 gallons must be stored in flame-resistant cabinets, and chemicals of different classes, like acids and bases, should be segregated using secondary containment. Hazardous waste should also be properly stored and labeled before disposal.

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    The document provides guidelines for safely storing chemicals in laboratories. It recommends storing chemicals by compatibility in well-ventilated areas away from exits and work spaces. Chemicals should be organized using a first-in-first-out system and inspected regularly. Flammables over 10 gallons must be stored in flame-resistant cabinets, and chemicals of different classes, like acids and bases, should be segregated using secondary containment. Hazardous waste should also be properly stored and labeled before disposal.

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    Fact Sheet

    ENVIRONMENTAL
    HEALTH & SAFETY
    Chemical Storage Guidelines

    General Storage Requirements

    • Always review a chemical’s MSDS/SDS for proper storage procedures.


    • Do not store glass chemical containers on the floor (without secondary
    containment) or window ledges.
    • Chemical storage areas should be well lit, appropriately ventilated and kept
    away from aisles, exits, and heat.
    • Minimize storage on the lab bench, in fume hoods, and other work areas.
    • Use first-in, first-out system (oldest chemicals first); to avoid degradation of older
    chemicals and their containers.
    • Inspect stored chemicals often for expiration, deterioration and chemical
    integrity.

    Storage Shelves/Cabinets

    • Ensure chemical storage shelves are securely fastened to the wall and have lips or other suitable methods to prevent bottles
    from falling in the event of an earthquake.
    • Avoid storing all chemicals above shoulder height. Large containers (1 gal or larger), liquids, and corrosive materials should
    be stored no higher than eye level.
    • Do not overcrowd shelves.
    • Flammables (in excess of 10 gal) must be stored in a flammable storage cabinet.
    • Label chemical storage cabinets according to the type of chemical family or hazard classification found there (Acid Storage,
    Solvent Storage, etc.).

    Storage in Refrigerators and Freezers

    • Never store chemicals in office, domestic, or personal refrigerators; food and chemicals should never be stored together.
    • When storing flammables in refrigerator, use an approved explosion proof or flammable storage refrigerator only.
    • Label all refrigerator/freezers as to intended use.
    • Frequently inventory materials stored in refrigerator/freezers and defrost occasionally to prevent chemicals from becoming
    trapped in ice formations.

    Secondary Containment

    • Use secondary containment, such as polyethylene or stainless steel


    trays, to separate incompatible chemicals stored in the same area and
    to provide spill containment.
    • Provide secondary containers for storage of solvents and concentrated
    acids and bases.
    • Use secondary containers during storage of all hazardous chemicals on
    the floor.

    Storage of Hazardous Waste

    • Minimize storage of hazardous waste.


    • Store hazardous waste using the same guidelines as you would for storing chemical containers; use secondary containment,
    ensure the container is closed when not in use, and ensure proper labeling of the waste.

    Page 1 of 2 Safety Instruction # 30 – rev. 05/2015


    • If you no longer need a chemical, rather than keeping it stored, dispose of it properly (e.g. as hazardous waste) or follow the
    chemical reuse guidelines.
    • Maximum storage times:
    - When storing untreated chemicals that degrade to unstable forms (e.g. peroxide formers such as ethyl ether), limit
    maximum storage time to one year from purchase or six months from first use. Note date received/date opened on such
    materials.
    - For other hazardous chemicals, use manufacturer’s recommended storage time (if there is one) or other indications of
    degradation (e.g. discoloring of liquids).
    • Expired chemicals should not be stored or used in laboratories and should be relinquished to EH&S for disposal.

    Segregating Hazardous Chemicals

    Store chemicals by hazard classification; avoid storing chemicals alphabetically unless they are compatible or already separated
    into appropriate hazard classes - this ensures that incompatible chemicals are segregated.

    Accidental contact between incompatible chemicals can result in a fire, an explosion, the formation of highly toxic and/or flammable
    substances, or other potentially harmful reactions. If incompatible chemicals must be stored in the same cabinet, be sure to provide
    physical segregation (secondary containment).

    Class of Recommended Storage


    Examples Incompatibles
    Chemicals Method
    Corrosives - Inorganic Store in a corrosive storage cabinet Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid,
    Bases and cyanides
    (Mineral) Acids or in secondary containment hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid

    Corrosives – Organic Store in a corrosive storage cabinet Acetic acid, trichloroacetic acid,
    Bases and cyanides
    Acids or in secondary containment lactic acid

    Store in a corrosive storage cabinet Ammonium hydroxide, sodium


    Corrosives - Bases Acids
    or in secondary containment hydroxide

    Store in secure location away from Flammable liquids,


    Explosives Acetone Peroxide, Trinitrobenzene
    all other chemicals oxidizers, acids and bases

    Store in flammable storage cabinet


    Flammable (in excess of 10 gal) within Acetone, benzene, ethanol Oxidizers
    secondary containment
    Store in secondary containment, Separate from reducing
    Sodium hypochlorite, potassium
    Oxidizers separate from flammable and agents, flammables, and
    chlorate, peroxides, nitrates
    combustible materials combustibles

    Store in dry, cool location, protect Sodium metal, potassium metal, Separate from all aqueous
    Water-Reactive
    from water fire sprinkler lithium metal solution, and oxidizers

    Store in cool, dry area, away from


    Oxidizing and toxic
    Compressed Gas - oxidizing gases. Securely strap or
    Methane, acetylene, propane compressed gases,
    Flammable chain cylinders to a wall or bench
    oxidizing solids
    top
    Store in cool, dry area, away from
    Compressed Gas - flammable gases and liquids.
    Oxygen, chlorine, bromine Flammable gases
    Oxidizing Securely strap or chain cylinders to
    a wall or bench top

    Note: Certain chemicals require special segregation precautions to be taken. Concentrated nitric and perchloric acids
    should be stored in their own secondary containment within a corrosive storage cabinet due to oxidizing characteristics.
    Amines are often flammable in addition to being corrosive and should be stored in their own secondary containment
    within a chemical storage cabinet.

    Page 2 of 2 Safety Instruction # 30 – rev. 05/2015

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