U.S. Chemical Storage designs and manufactures customizable the pesticide storage building for agrichemicals and other hazmat. Pesticides must be properly stored to avoid hazards to human health and the environment. Agricultural pesticides are used in many different applications, including protecting crops, controlling weeds, insects and fungi, and altering the life cycle of harmful pests. Agricultural pesticides are widely used to control threats to agricultural production that can impact food supply.
Safe Storage Solutions for Pesticides
Always store pesticides in cool, dry, areas that are well ventilated and protected from unauthorized access. Extreme temperatures can change the chemical components of some pesticides rendering them ineffective. In certain cases, it causes the chemicals to be more harmful to plants, animals, water sources, and people. Temperature-controlled storage helps maintain a compliant storage atmosphere for your inventory. Mechanical ventilation can decrease internal temperatures and help eliminate toxic fumes or dusts that pesticides or other chemicals can give off while being stored or handled.
Good housekeeping practices is important for safely storing pesticides. A dry and completely enclosed pesticide storage building is necessary. Large quantities of pesticide storage can be very dangerous to handle and store, therefore proper containment and maintenance is required.
U.S. Chemical Storage
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DrumLoc™ pesticide storage buildings can significantly reduce your risk of contaminating the environment or ground water surrounding your building. Our leak-tested secondary containment sumps offer increased protection in case of a spill or leak. All buildings are completely customizable* to keep your pesticides safe, dry, and secure. Fire-rated construction and modular options also available, along with optional accessories such as temperature controls, shelving and more.
*Pesticide storage regulations vary by state, so be sure to consult with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies to ensure you understand the requirements for your pesticide storage building. Contacting your state’s Department of Agriculture is also advised. There are two types of buildings to consider: fire-rated and non-fire rated steel buildings. First identify the materials to be stored and then group them by hazard. There are three steps to consider when deciding between a fire-rated and non-fire rated building. You must first determine what is to be stored and the quantity. Then you must decide where in relation to other buildings and property lines is the desired storage is to take place, and finally schedule a consult with the local authority having jurisdiction or local code expert to determine the storage building requirements. Our team at U.S. Chemical Storage has resources to help analyze your storage needs and building requirements but the final approval is made by the local authority having jurisdiction.
The definition of a “sump” is a pit or reservoir providing containment for spilled liquids. U.S. Chemical Storage offers leak proof spill containment sumps in each standard model. This sump is then covered by a steel or fiberglass floor grating and is can be equipped with a “sump liner” of a plastic nature to provide resistance to accidental spills.
Shelves are used to help keep chemicals organized. U.S. Chemical Storage offers a variety of shelving for your specific application. Offerings include 16-inch galvanized steel and stainless-steel containment sump shelving with a 2-inch lip. The sump containment lip will prevent small spills from entering the sump in the floor.
