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Chemical Safety Cabinets Compliance Standards<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]Chemical safety cabinets are key furniture requirements in any laboratory, but often, it is taken lightly. One of the most essential aspects is that the laboratory personnel must realize their purpose and necessary compliance standards to ensure that they are to contribute to the safety of the lab personnel.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Kewaunee<\/a> International, we have a range of chemical safety cabinets<\/a> that not only serve your needs but also comply with several international organizations\u2019 standards. Our collection can be viewed <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Aspects<\/strong><\/td>\nKey pointers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What are chemical safety cabinets?<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Storage cabinets made specifically for chemicals (corrosion proof)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Three types \u2013 Flammable storage, Acid\/ Corrosive storage, Combustible storage<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fitted with openings to ensure natural ventilation \u2013 to prevent any mishaps in the laboratory<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What purpose do they serve?<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Primary intention is to ensure safe chemical handling & inventory\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They ensure the safety of lab personnel, especially from chemical fumes<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They also protect laboratory furniture from any further corrosion\/ damage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What do you need to consider for compliance?<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Ensure that chemicals are labeled appropriately & separated from interactive chemicals<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Ensure that the chemicals are stored as per their volume in cabinets<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cabinets must allow for height change \u2013 ensure that chemicals are at\/ below eye level<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Toxic\/ Reactive chemicals must have their \u2018own\u2019 cabinet<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chemical cabinets must also be labeled with relevant emergency aid numbers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cabinets must be color coded as per the laboratory\u2019s compliance requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reference compliance standards<\/span><\/td>\n\n