Chemical Hygiene Plan - Queensborough Community College ...

APPENDIX H. CHEMICAL STORAGE GUIDE
Explosives:
Nitric Acid:
Perchloric Acid:
Oxidizers:
Flammables:
Organic Acids:
Inorganic Acids:
Bases:
Poisons /
Carcinogens:
EACH container is a SEPERATE, 2 hour fire rated cabinet
Always by itself in an appropriate cabinet.
Always by itself in an appropriate cabinet.
Stored as a group, separated from all other chemical groups,
place on shelving compatible with oxidizing materials (not
wood or metal). Bleach should be stored with the Oxidizers.
Cannot be stored above, below, or next to flammables.
Stored as a group in a two hour fire rated container approved
for flammable materials.
Store with flammables unless contraindicated by MSDS.
Store as a group in an appropriate cabinet or on shelving
compatible with acids (not unprotected metal). Cannot be
stored above, below, or next to bases or oxidizers.
Store as a group in an appropriate cabinet or on shelving
compatible with bases (not unprotected metal). Cannot be
stored above, below, or next to acids or oxidizers.
Store as a group away from the above materials.
Compressed
Gasses:
Radioactive
Materials:
Other
Materials :
Store MINIMAL amount of material in laboratory. Cylinders
must
be secured to prevent tipping. Cylinders of inhalation poisons
should be small enough to fit inside of fume hoods.
Stored separately from other materials behind appropriate
shielding an in chemically compatible containers.
Stored away from the above materials on secure shelving.
Chemicals must not be stored on the floor or above eye level.
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