Does your workplace have flammable chemicals? If so are they stored properly?
In any workplace it is very important to have proper flammable chemical storage to ensure for a safe environment. This will protect people and the building or structure they are in because there is a potential for it all to crumble if they are exposed to fire.
Below are regulations from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) on how to properly label flammable chemicals. According to the NFPA a flammable liquid is defined as “a liquid whose flash point does not exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit when tested by closed-cup test methods…”. Examples of flammable liquid materials include…
- Gasoline
- Pentane
- Acetone
- Benzene
- Diethyl Ether
- Ethanol
- Cyclohexane
The category of a flammable liquid is determined by the flash-point and boiling point of the liquid. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has defined a list of categories according to the GHS of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
Class IA: Liquids with flash-points below 73F (22.8C) and boiling point below 100F (38C).
Class IB: Liquids with flash-points below 73F (22.8C) and boiling points at or above 100F (38C).
Class IC: Liquids with flash-points at or above 73F (22.8C), but less than 100F (38C).
Class II: Liquids that have flash-points at or above 100F (38C), but less than 140F (93C).
ClassIIIA: Liquids that have flash-points at or above 140F (60C), but less than 200F (93C).
With all of this in mind, if you are in need of a storage facility to keep flammable chemicals you can get a quote today or if you have any further questions feel free to call us at (866) 270-8234.
Remember it is always better to be safe than sorry so get your US Hazmat Chemical storage facility to protect you, your hard workers, and your workplace!
