Hazardous Materials Storage

Storage Requirements 

• DO NOT store hazardous chemicals or liquids above eye-level (about 6 ft.).
• DO NOT store hazardous chemicals on the floor, in sinks, benchtops, or in chemical fume hoods.
• DO NOT store hazardous materials in offices, classrooms, or break areas.
• ALWAYS use secondary containment. Secondary container volume needs to be 110% of the primary container(s).
• Use a chemical segregation strategy to ensure that incompatible chemicals are not stored together.
• Hazardous material storage cabinets, fridges, & freezers must be approved though Fixtures, Furniture, & Equipment Permit before purchase/donation & installation.
• When ordering a chemical for the first time, submit a Chemical Procurement Request Form to confirm your storage is sufficient.

For more information about storage requirements for specific hazard classes, refer to Chemical Hygiene Plan.