Office of Security, Safety and Risk Management
Chemical Hygiene Plan
C2. Flammable - Liquid Storage
1. Fire hazard chemicals (see paragraph B2) in quantities greater than 1000 mL should be kept in metal safety cans designed for such storage. The cans should be used only as recommended by the manufacturer, including the following safety practices:
a. Never disable the spring-loaded closure.
b. Always keep the flame-arrestor screen in place; replace if punctured or damaged. NOTE: Fire hazard chemicals are often purchased in glass containers. Use considerable caution in storing chemicals in such containers.
2. Cabinets designed for the storage of flammable materials should be properly used and maintained, including electrical grounding. Read and follow the manufacturer's information and also follow these safety practices:
a. Store only compatible materials inside a cabinet.
b. Do not store paper or cardboard or other combustible packaging material in a flammable-liquid storage cabinet.
c. The manufacturer establishes quantity limits for various sizes of flammable-liquid storage cabinets; do not overload a cabinet.
Section C3