Chemical storage is an important step to take in any laboratory setting. Chemicals found in labs can be very dangerous, so it is important that you have the proper storage for your chemicals. Chemicals come in many forms including gas, liquid, dust and solid. When storing liquids you should look for brown drums, containers with no openings other than a small pouring spout or venting tube and containers with a sell-seal lid that has been properly trained around the edges. When storing solids you should look for containers that are designed to hold solid chemicals.
The first step in almacenamiento de productos químicos is to gather necessary information about the chemical that you are storing. Some important information that should be gathered is how much of the chemical will your storage location hold, what temperature ranges are acceptable for storage and what other chemicals need to be stored with the substance. You should always store different chemicals separately. It is also important that you keep the chemical away from any sparks or flames.
Procedure
Step 1: First you should gather all of the necessary information about your chemical. Knowing things such as how much you are storing and how much space is available in your storage area will help you determine the type of container that will be best for your needs. If you are using drums, make sure that they have been properly cleaned and take note of what other chemicals will be stored with the chemical you are storing.
Step 2: Check to see if the chemical has any special requirements for storage. Many chemicals are combustible, flammable or explosive. If you find that your chemical is any of these you should make sure that all workers in your lab have been properly trained in how to respond to a fire or other hazardous situation. You should also check if there are any special handling protocols. For example, many chemicals require material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Step 3: Make sure you have the chemicals that you need for your experiments. This is important because having the right chemicals will help ensure an efficient and safe working environment.
Step 4: Put everything that you need into the proper containers, label them with your name, address and phone number and date. Make sure that you mark the date that they were received so that if you are talking to a landlord or insurance company or anyone else who might want to check out your lab they can know exactly when they were received.
