Chemical Storage

How to Use This Site

This site contains information on the types of chemicals that may be stored in each type of chemical storage location, e.g., flammable liquid storage cabinets, acid cabinets, or flammable-approved/explosion-proof refrigerators.  The site then provides best practices for segregating chemicals within the storage location.

Click on the links below to access chemical segregation best practices for each type of storage location.

There are also sections for chemical segregation basics, and requirements and work practices.

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Questions?

Contact chemsafety@lbl.gov if you have any questions, concerns, or recommendations related to chemical storage and segregation.