Storage of Chemicals Laboratory Operations Review 16
CHEMICAL CATEGORY EXAMPLES STORAGE GUIDELINES
Acids
Bases
Flammables
Oxidizers
Water-reactive chemicals
Store below counter level or in acid cabinets. Separate
from flammable & combustible material, bases, & active
metals (e.g., sodium, potassium, magnesium). Separate
organic acids from inorganic acids. Separate oxidizing
acids from organic acids.
Separate from acids. Store inorganic hydroxides in
polyethylene containers.
Limit amount in work area. Store in approved safety cans
or cabinets. Separate from oxidizing acids & oxidizers.
Separate from reducing agents (e.g., zinc, alkaline metals,
formic acid), flammable & combustible materials.
Keep away from water. Store in a dry, cool place.
Organic: formic, glacial acetic, citric
Inorganic: hydrochloric, nitric, sulfuric
Oxidizing: chromic, nitric, perchloric, sulfuric
Ammonium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide,
sodium hydroxide
Acetone, alcohols, xylene
Nitric acid, perchloric acid, sulfuric acid, acetic
acid, potassium chloride, hydrogen peroxide
Sodium, potassium
