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Storage of Aerosol Contianers

Last post 12-19-2007, 3:19 PM by enviro_fem. 4 replies.
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  •  11-21-2007, 8:52 AM 1986

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  • Storage of Aerosol Contianers

    There is some confussion on how aerosol cans are to be stored. Some say they all must be stored in a flammable cabinet, and some say only if the amount equals 25 gallons or more. So what is the proper storage of aerosol cans? I just can't seem to find a clear answer.

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  •  12-12-2007, 9:32 AM 2064 in reply to 1986

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  • Re: Storage of Aerosol Contianers

    My opinion on matters is that you cant ever be too safe. We require all aerosol cans to be stored in a flammable storage cabinet no matter what amount is available. The requirements may be different by OSHA but I would rather be too safe than not safe enough in their eyes. Good luck.
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  •  12-18-2007, 12:56 PM 2085 in reply to 1986

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  • Re: Storage of Aerosol Contianers

    Forget the regs...If you don't store aerosols properly, you're asking for trouble.  Consider this senario: mechanic spills a small amount of gasoline near an aerosol can.  The gas gets ignited.  BOOM! Severly injured mechanic (and anyone around him).  I have my people put them up after every usage.  Yes, it's time consuming, but I've been accident free for four years, and it's no accident.
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  •  12-19-2007, 11:26 AM 2088 in reply to 1986

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  • Re: Storage of Aerosol Contianers

    I do not believe there is a regulation specifically for areosols. They do fall in the category of a flammable material so it is best to place all areosols in a flammable cabinet for safety measures when they are not in use. It might take a few seconds of a workers time but it could prevent a serious accident.

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  •  12-19-2007, 3:19 PM 2104 in reply to 2088

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  • Re: Storage of Aerosol Contianers

    I'm not certain about OSHA requirements, however, I'm sure there is a national fire code (NFPA) for aerosol can storage. And the contents of an aerosol can are the material of concern, not the can itself. This is particularly true when the time comes to dispose of the cans. The contents could be considered hazardous waste as defined in 40 CFR 261.3. In this case, the aerosol can would need to be managed under the hazardous waste rules.
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