Improper storage of dangerous chemicals is the main cause behind industrial fires. One easy way to curtail fire risks is to install dangerous goods cabinets Australia. These cabinets keep them safe, no matter what the condition outside is like, the flammables inside remain unaltered. Why one must exercise more caution when storing flammable liquids? Flammables are not going to burn in their liquid state but at room temperature average atmospheric pressure they release vapors in sufficient concentration that can ignite easily given an ignition source. Also, these liquids generally have a flash point below room temperature and boil at very low temperatures.
According to safety regulations, such liquids must be contained inside safety cans. If your facility stores more than 25 gallons of flammable liquid, all liquid combined then it must be stored in flammable cabinets. These are specially constructed with appropriate materials and are designed to be very visible and easily identifiable. All such cabinets are liquid tight with raised lip around the base to contain the spills and leaks if any, fire resistant so that no matter what the contents inside stay as it is.
A fire safety cabinet made for flammables is different from the ones made for acids and corrosives and ones that store paints and inks. Cabinets can be made of metal, polyethylene or wood. What matters is that each cabinet must be certified by the relevant authorities like the OSHA, NFPA or FPAA. You can be sure of the quality only of you purchase from reputable dealers. The most common of these cabinets are the steel ones with at least 18 gauge double-walled doors, sides, top and bottom along with 1 ½ inches of air space between the walls. If they have vents it must have 2” threaded fittings, fire baffles and caps. They should also have a 2“ raised leak-proof door seal and have a high glass powder finish in safety yellow with red warning labels.
If you are wondering where you buy dangerous goods cabinets in Australia that will check all the required boxes? S.E.P.M.A.R. is one of the leading names in the industry. They supply safety cabinets; provide scheduled service maintenance. If you want to get in touch with them, visit their website http://www.sepmar.com.au/.
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