Acetone Storage Know where and how to store and handle the highly flammable chemical acetone. Do you work at a company where flammable and combustible liquid chemicals are found? Some of these chemicals may include acetone, alcohol, cleaners, gases, and paints; just to name a few. These hazardous liquids assist with many processes and productions used daily in…
What are Caustics? Caustics are highly dangerous substances that can burn, corrode, or otherwise destroy their environment through powerful chemical reactions. When working with these hazardous substances, you can’t cut corners; you need the maximum amount of protection from a brand you can trust. US Hazmat Rentals is here to provide you with an affordable caustic storage…
There were 114 confirmed deaths and around 700 people were injured after two major explosions at the Tianjin Steel Factory on Wednesday, 12 August 2015. The explosions were due to the improper storage of the large amounts of the highly toxic sodium cyanide. Fires were blazing for almost 22 hours after the initial explosion. Toxic waste specialists…
Since the advancements of technology, the use of flammable chemicals has increased. This unfortunately means that the hazards of these chemicals have increased as well. These chemicals involve a special storage system to decrease the risk of injury, death, and property damage. Here at U.S. Hazmat Rentals, we have the solution to your problem. We…
A flammable liquid storage building is your solution to any flammable liquid storage demands. Flammable liquids require rigid regulations to ensure the safety of the community and environment when placed in storage. By following procedures and laws placed by government agencies, you can avoid certain dangerous situations, along with the hefty fines and embarrassment that…
The EPA Isn’t Joking Around They are cracking down on violators, and making noise in the world of environmental regulations. This time around, they won a case against a chemical handling facility named Chem-Solv. They handle and distribute an assortment of hazardous materials including acids, surfactants, mineral oils, caustics, glycols, and solvents. A complaint by…
The International Code Council The International Code Council (ICC) is a national association of 57,000 worldwide members with multitudes of partnerships with affluent global organizations, businesses, and governments. Their goal is a noble one, to build safer and more environmentally friendly communities. How do they do it? By creating specific standardized codes that are respected…
A few days ago, the anniversary for one of the worst American industrial accidents came and went. It was a sad day, felt throughout the nation, and made worse by the fact that almost nothing has been learned by the mistakes that were made. The Tragedy On April 17, 2013 there was a fire at…