The NFPA classifies ethanol as a Class IB flammable liquid. Handle and store ethanol with great care. Ethanol usage as a biofuel additive for fuel has rapidly grown since the early 2000s. Trains transport large volumes of it across the country. Some of the biggest safety and environmental incidents involving ethanol occurred on the railways, […]
Maintaining mission readiness requires a logistics and storage system that works like clockwork. Both the U.S. Army and Navy need lithium batteries charged and ready for use in UAVs, AUVs and communication equipment. Fuel, oil, and solvents must be readily available for immediate servicing and repairs. Poor chemical storage facilities could compromise your fleet readiness […]
Built-in spill containment differentiate chemical storage buildings from other types of storage buildings. Every chemical storage building that houses liquid hazardous materials must have a liquid-tight containment sump built into its floor. There are two options for sumps. The first is a continuously-poured concrete curb construction integral to the concrete floor. The other is a […]
Chemical storage buildings safely store chemicals and flammable materials. Different types of buildings are available depending on the fire-rating and certification required. But, what happens when you need a larger square footage unit placed in a small footprint site? Modular storage buildings for chemicals offer a solution. Because chemical storage buildings are pre-fabricated in the […]
Hydrogen peroxide is a colorless and odorless liquid. Suppliers produce various concentrations depending on the application. The main use for hydrogen peroxide is as a bleaching agent for the textile and paper industry. Hydrogen peroxide is a corrosive chemical requiring care when handling and storing the product. The fact that it is a colorless liquid […]
Ammonia is a versatile chemical used in applications as diverse as refrigeration and fertilizers. You can find ammonia in the following common forms: Anhydrous ammonia is free of water. In this form, it exists as a compressed gas or liquid. Ammonium nitrate exists as a solid. It is the form of ammonia used as a […]
The growth in craft beer brewing from 2013 to 2017 has been astronomical. There are over 5,300 craft breweries or microbreweries in the U.S. today, compared to less than 3,000 back in 2013. Many grew home brewing hobbies into full-fledged businesses. Transitioning a home brewing environment into a microbrewery requires scaling up. You need bigger […]
Acetophenone is a versatile organic compound used in many industries. Pure acetophenone is a colorless liquid. It occurs naturally in chicory but is manufactured commercially from ethyl-benzene. The distinctive characteristic of acetophenone is its slight floral odor – like that of an orange or an acacia. It is denser than water and the vapors are […]
Deciding to invest in a pre-fabricated hazmat storage building to keep your chemicals and flammable liquids safe is a great first step. But, which chemical storage building do you select? How do you configure it to best suit your needs? Chemical Storage Building Styles: Occupancy and Non-Occupancy Occupancy style walk-in storage buildings allow workers to […]
Chlorine agents and acids are common swimming pool chemicals for controlling water quality. Unfortunately, these chemicals are incompatible. Catastrophic consequences can occur if not properly stored and handled. How Do Swimming Pool Chemicals Work? Chlorine agents release chlorine into pools when mixed with water. Chlorine agents are oxidizers and release oxygen during reactions with other […]
