Storage Containers

Effectively sealing products inside of the proper container allows for reduced oxidation. You can further reduce naturally occurring oxidation by vacuuming out the air in a container after you seal it.

Larger storage containers (such as gallon-size glass jugs for solvents) – especially ones that are flammable – will require additional storage precautions. In some cases, you may need to make use of a chemical storage cabinet.

These cabinets will contain any escaped volatiles, preventing a potentially explosive situation. Cabinets and containers of all sizes are used heavily in labs all over the world.

Storage is a key component of lab safety.

While relatively simple in concept, the importance of proper storage for a laboratory cannot be overstated. It’s simply a critical part of running a responsible, efficient, and safe laboratory.