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Lab Chemical Cabinets for Corrosives
Lab Chemical Cabinets for Corrosives
Safety Storage
Chemicals used in labs should always be stored in approved lab cabinets.
Whether you need to store a particularly corrosive acid, base, or solvent, Justrite offers a range of laboratory cabinets designed to prevent corrosion and reduce laboratory accidents.
Our laboratory chemical storage cabinets are FM approved, and manual closing cabinets also meet OSHA and NFPA 30.
Keep the laboratory cabinets in well-ventilated environments with low humidity, and always separate incompatible liquids to reduce the risk of explosion. If you have any concerns about chemical properties, review the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for key characteristics and storage best practices.
Can I store nitric acid in a safety cabinet?
Nitric acid should be stored in a hazardous materials cabinet that is properly labeled. Because nitric acid is both a corrosive and an oxidizer, special care should be taken to promptly neutralize and clean up any spills. Only approved, tightly closed containers should be used, and containers should be cleaned of residue and resealed as needed. Learn more about proper chemical storage in safety cabinets. https://www.justrite.com/news/proper-chemical-storage-in-flammable-safety-cabinets/
How are hazardous material safety cabinets different from Justrite steel corrosive cabinets?
Hazardous material safety cabinets are similar in construction to Justrite steel corrosive cabinets, featuring 18-gauge double-walled steel, a 1.5-inch insulating air space, a 2-inch leakproof sump, and dual vents with flame arresters.
The key differences are in compliance and labeling. Hazardous material safety cabinets are required by code to have self-closing doors, so manual-close options are not available. They also include a HAZARDOUS - KEEP FIRE AWAY Haz-Alert warning label on the front of the cabinet for high visibility in emergency conditions.
In addition, these cabinets include “Right to Know” labeling with Acid and Base identifiers and eight hazardous material classifications: Pyrophoric, Oxidizer, Self-Reactive, Toxic, Water-Reactive, Corrosive, Flammable Solid, and Organic Peroxide. These labels follow GHS guidelines and help users properly identify, store and segregate incompatible chemicals, while also providing important information for emergency responders. Intended to store specific classifications of hazardous materials, the cabinets come with “Acid” and “Base” labels along with eight distinct hazardous material classification labels, including: Pyrophoric, Oxidizer, Self-Reactive, Toxic, Water-Reactive, Corrosive, Flammable Solid, and Organic Peroxide. Designed using pictograms and elements from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), these labels are included in the packaging, and the customer can select and apply the most appropriate label(s) for their application. They serve a dual purpose in helping the end user properly store and segregate incompatible chemicals, and in the event of an emergency, warn individuals and first responders to heed caution in the proximity of the cabinet. Learn more about Justrite hazardous material safety cabinets. https://www.justrite.com/tech-talk/hazardous-material-safety-cabinets-the-regs
What do the different color safety cabinets mean?
Safety cabinet colors are used to quickly identify the type of hazardous materials stored inside, improving workplace safety and organization.
Yellow cabinets are typically used for flammable liquids. Red cabinets are commonly used for paints, inks, and other combustible materials. Blue cabinets are designed for corrosives and hazardous liquids. Green cabinets are used for pesticides and insecticides.
Neutral colors such as silver are often found in laboratory environments, while white, beige, or gray cabinets are commonly used for waste storage or outdoor lockers.
Using standardized safety cabinet colors helps facilities improve hazard communication, reduce risks, and support compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations. Learn more about proper chemical storage practices. https://www.justrite.com/news/proper-chemical-storage-includes-color-coded-cabinets/