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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Technical Advice => Topic started by: jakespop on December 02, 2009, 09:11:30 AM

Title: Storage of Cleaning Chemicals
Post by: jakespop on December 02, 2009, 09:11:30 AM

I have a client who has a care home laundry which uses two washing products: One based on Hydrogen Peroxide and the other based on Sodium Hydroxide. Approximately 6 gallon cans of each are stored. My query is on how it should be stored. I find the data sheets a little confusing but basically it says store upright in a cool area when not in use. They are storing in an adjacent linen room on the floor.
Any opinions please?

Title: Re: Storage of Cleaning Chemicals
Post by: nim on December 02, 2009, 01:52:03 PM

Might answer some of your questions

http://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/storageflammliquids.htm

Title: Re: Storage of Cleaning Chemicals
Post by: CivvyFSO on December 03, 2009, 02:16:53 PM

Jakespop, something similar has been recently discussed:

http://www.kingfell.com/~forum/index.php?topic=4447.0

They are both oxidising agents and as such are defined as dangerous under the RRO. I would suggest that the linen cupboard is not the best place for them. :)