Hazardous Material Storage

Hazardous material storage containers are designed to hold, store and/or transport hazardous materials. Many types of hazardous material (hazmat) products are available. Examples include bags, barrels, bottles, boxes, buildings, cabinets, cans, carrying cases, coolers, drums, envelopes, folders, tanks, and storage tanks. Specialized and proprietary hazardous material storage containers are also available.

Selecting hazmat containers requires an understanding of product features. ATA cases meet the requirements of the Air Transportation Association (ATA), a trade organization for major airlines. Cylinders are designed for containment, storage and/or transportation of gases. Garages have large entry doors and are designed to store machinery or transportation equipment. Buildings and shelters are structures for housing and protecting instrumentation or personnel. Both indoor and outdoor hazardous material storage containers are available. 

Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) have a capacity of not more than three cubic meters and are suitable for mechanical handling. ISO containers are used for the intermodal transport of freight. These hazardous material storage containers are manufactured according to specifications from the International Standards Organization (ISO) and are suitable for multiple transportation methods such as truck and rail, or rail and ship. National, federal, state and provincial governments may also define standards for hazardous material storage containers.  

Hazardous material storage containers are made many different materials. Examples include aluminum, plastic, steel, and stainless steel. Aluminum is a bluish, silver-white, malleable, ductile, light trivalent metallic element with good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation. Plastics are organic, synthetic, or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight. Steel is a commercial iron that contains carbon in any amount up to about 1.7 percent as an essential alloying constituent. Stainless steel is chemical and corrosion resistant and can have relatively high pressure ratings. Hazardous material storage containers that are made of metal cages are also available. 

Hazardous material storage carries specifications for dimensions, applications, and features. Dimensions include height, depth or length, and width or diameter. Some hazardous material storage containers are suitable for material handling, packaging, or shipping applications. Others are designed for the containment, storage and transportation of chemicals, trash, recycling materials, fuel or oil. In terms of features, hazmat containers may include handles, wheels, or rollers; provide double walls for increased pressure or containment requirements; or feature an air handling system with vents. Insulated hazardous material storage containers are used for storing or transporting perishable goods such as food or blood. Heavy duty, outdoor suitable, temperature controlled, and corrosion resistant devices are also available.
 

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