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Mixed storage
of chemicals
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Mixed storage of chemicals

Hazardous materials must be stored in such a way When the recommendations for mixed storage of chemicals of (e.g. walls, non-combustible substances of storage class 10-13)
that: StoreCard are used, national regulations for separate and segregated or in safety cabinets made of non-combustible material.
storage must also be adhered to. The mixed storage of products of differing storage classes
risks involved in storing incompatible materials together are
The mixed storage table indicates whether a product in a particular is only permitted if certain conditions are met (e.g. identical
minimized.
storage class may be stored together with one in another class, extinguishing agent for all products, identical temperature
dangerous, violent reactions, such as the generation of whether such mixed storage together is prohibited (separate storage conditions -> see MSDS).
ammable gases or very toxic gases are prevented. required) or whether there are restrictions on mixed storage that have Segregated storage within one area may also be necessary
to be observed (segregated storage in the same storage area required). if certain products are in the same storage class, but have
in the event of re, toxic smoke is avoided.
Separate storage: special properties. This is also the case for products in differing
For safety reasons, all products to be stored must be classi ed in storage classes, with particular properties, for which mixed
the storage class relevant to their speci c hazard characteristics. The term separate storage means locating products in different storage in accordance with the mixed storage table is normally
A chemical can only be classi ed in one storage class. Chemi- storage areas. A storage area is a section of a warehouse is separated permitted (Example: cyanides must not be stored together with
cals having more than one hazardous property are assigned to from other rooms by either by re-resistant walls and ceilings or substances, such as acids, with which they can form hydrogen
a class based on a ranking system for the hazard involved. This safety cabinets or both. Separate storage may be necessary to avoid cyanide.). Information on this is available in the hazard and
guarantees that chemicals with the same or similar hazardous the increased risk which may happen if contact occurs between precautionary statements (e.g. H271, H272, H 304 EUH029,
properties can be treated similarly with regard to the necessary products of different storage classes. EUH031, EUH032, P220, P223 or P420). However, chapter 10
safety measures, in particular re and explosion protection. All (stability and reactivity) of the MSDS is of no use.
Merck reagents and chemicals are assigned to the storage class Segregated storage:
stated in their respective Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) The term segregated storage means storage in the same storage area
and online in ChemDat (http://www.merck-chemicals.com). where the products are separated from one another by gaps or barriers

Storage class GHS-pictogram* Hazard labels* 10-13 13 12 11 10 8B 8A 7 6.2 6.1 D 6.1 C 6.1 B 6.1 A 5.2 5.1 C 5.1 B 5.1 A 4.3 4.2 4.1 B 4.1 A 3 2B 2A 1

Explosive substances 1 1

Gases 2A 2 2 2 1 2 3

Aerosols 2B 1

Flammable liquids 3 5 5 6 4

Flammable solids (explosive) 4.1 A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Flammable solids and

desensitized substances
Substances liable to
spontaneous combustion
Substances that form ammable
gases in contact with water
Oxidizing substances (strong
oxidizer)
Oxidizing substances
Oxidizing substances
(ammonium nitrate)
Organic peroxides and self-
reactive substances
Combustible acute toxic
substances
Non-combustible acute toxic
substances
Combustible toxic substances or
substances wit chronic effect
Non-combustible toxic substances
or substances wit chronic effect
Infectious substances
4.1 B 6 4 1 4 6 6
4.2 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
1. A risk
assessment is
4.3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 necessary. Are there
no signi cant risks a
5.1 A mixed storage is permitted.
2. Combustible substances,
5.1 B 7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 with the exception of ammable
liquids, may be stored in storage
5.1 C 6 6 6 6 6 1 1 areas in which there are no more
than 50 full compressed-gas cylinders
of which a maximum of 25 of them
5.2 1 1 1
contain ammable, oxidizing or toxic gases
provided the storage area for compressed-gas
6.1 A 5 5
cylinders is separated by an at least two-metre high
6.1 B 5 5
wall made of non-combustible building materials.
Alternatively, there must be at least ve-metres distance
between the gas cylinders and the combustible substances.
6.1 C
3. Up to 150 compressed-gas containers containing
ammable, oxidising and inert gases may be stored together. In
6.1 D addition 15 compressed-gas containers with toxic and highly toxic
gases may be stored together with them at the same time.
6.2 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE

4. Mixed storage is permitted if the following restrictions and quantities

are adhered to:
6

Radioactive substances 7 RADIOACTIVE I

CONTENTS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ACTIVITY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
RADIOACTIVE II
CONTENTS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ACTIVITY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

TRANSPORT INDEX
RADIOACTIVE III
CONTENTS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ACTIVITY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

TRANSPORT INDEX
1
maximum quantity (tonnes)
7 7 7

Combustible corrosive
8A
substances restrictions 3 4.1 B 5.1 B 6.1 A 6.1 B
Non-combustible corrosive
8B 1 no restrictions 1 101) 1 1 1
substances
2 only with a functioning automatic re-alarm system 20
Other combustible liquids 10
3 only with a functioning automatic extinguisher system 20 1001) 20 20 20
Other combustible solids 11 1) These quantities apply only to the mixed storage of store class 4.1 B with store class 6.1 A.

Other non-combustible liquids 12

5. Materials that ignite easily or cause a re to spread rapidly, such as packaging
materials, must not be stored together with toxic substances or ammable liquids.
Other non-combustible solids 13 6. Products which do not react with one another in the event of an incident may be
Other combustible and non- stored together. This can be achieved by segregated storage, e.g. physical separation,
10-13 large gaps between containers, separate containment basins, or storage in safety
combustible substances
cabinets.
*Only if relevant for allocation for storage class y Mixed storage is permitted in principle 7. Mixed storage with non-combustible substances is permitted. For mixed storage
y Mixed storage is permitted only with restrictions (see number) y Separate storage is required with combustible substances see point 4.

Protective measures and rules of conduct Special rules for the storage of small quantities Example for a warehousing plan
The potential harm that may arise in the storage These regulations apply to storage rooms with a capacity of less than one tonne Warehousing plan
of chemicals depends not only on the quantities or to safety cabinets. The storage table for small quantities shows, by means of
involved, but also on the particular hazards they GHS-pictograms, combinations of products may be stored together (+) or not I store class 3 + 8 A total storage
pose. Uncontrolled storage is not permitted. The (-). There are no exceptions for explosive substances, gases, organic peroxides, quantity: 50 t
following requirements apply to all hazardous self-reactive substances and radioactive substances; the mixed storage table (see maximum storage
chemicals. above) still applies. quantity of store
1. Safety instructions, which relate either to class 3 in Room I
individual chemicals or to classes of chemicals none II store class 3 + 6.1 A and II: 15.000 l
with the same hazardous properties, need to be
store class 8 A in
compiled. + + - - - + + + + + + Room I
2. Chemicals must be stored strictly according to
Only in unbreak-
the warehousing plan. + + + + - + + + + + + III store class 8 B + 10-13 able packaging
3. Workers must wear suitable protective clothing
(overalls, safety shoes and as needed, also - + + + - - + - + + +
safety goggles and protective gloves) within the
warehouse. - + + + - - - - - - -
4. There must be a strict ban on naked ames, Example for a safety instruction see on the back side
unshielded lights and smoking.
5. Stored goods must be handled in a way that
- - - - + + + + + + +
prevents damage to packaging and the escape
of chemicals.
+ + - - + + - + + + +
6. Escape routes, emergency exits and access
routes for the emergency services must be kept
+ + + - + - + + + + +
free at all times.
7. Suitable re extinguishers (ABC powder
+ + + - + + + + + + +
extinguishers), rst-aid boxes and eyewash
bottles must be close at hand. + + + - + + + + + + +
8. Written permission must be obtained before any
welding is undertaken. The same applies to the + + + - + + + + + + +
use of power tools (for drilling, grinding, etc).
9. There must be a strict ban on smoking, eating none + + + - + + + + + + +
and drinking in areas where chemicals are
y Flammable liquids and aerosols y Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
stored.
y Substances that form ammable gases in contact with water y Flammable solids
Hazard Statements
Hazard Statements EU Hazard Statements

H200 Unstable explosives. H330 Fatal if inhaled. EUH 001 Explosive when dry.
H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard. H331 Toxic if inhaled. EUH 006 Explosive with or without contact with air.
H202 Explosive; severe projection hazard. H332 Harmful if inhaled. EUH 014 Reacts violently with water.
H203 Explosive; re, blast or projection hazard. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or In use may form ammable/explosive
H334 EUH 018
H204 Fire or projection hazard. breathing dif culties if inhaled. vapour-air mixture.
H205 May mass explode in re. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. EUH 019 May form explosive peroxides.
H220 Extremely ammable gas. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Risk of explosion if heated under
EUH 044
con nement.
H221 Flammable gas. May cause genetic defects <state route of
H340 exposure if it is conclusively proven that no EUH 029 Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
H222 Extremely ammable aerosol.
other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. EUH 031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
H223 Flammable aerosol.
Suspected of causing genetic defects <state EUH 032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
H224 Extremely ammable liquid and vapour. route of exposure if it is conclusively proven
H341 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness
H225 Highly ammable liquid and vapour. that no other routes of exposure cause the EUH 066
or cracking.
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. hazard>.
EUH 070 Toxic by eye contact.
H228 Flammable solid. May cause cancer <state route of exposure
H350 if it is conclusively proven that no other EUH 071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
H240 Heating may cause an explosion. routes of exposure cause the hazard>. EUH 059 Hazardous to the ozone layer.
H241 Heating may cause a re or explosion. H350i May cause cancer by inhalation. Contains lead. Should not be used on
H242 Heating may cause a re. Suspected of causing cancer <state route of EUH 201 surfaces liable to be chewed or sucked by
H250 Catches re spontaneously if exposed to air. H351 exposure if it is conclusively proven that no children.
H251 Self-heating: may catch re. other routs of exposure cause the hazard>. EUH 201A Warning! Contains lead.
Self-heating in large quantities; may catch May damage fertility or the unborn child Cyanoacrylate. Danger. Bonds skin and
H252 <state speci c effect if known > <state EUH 202 eyes in seconds. Keep out of the reach of
re.
H360 route of exposure if it is conclusively proven children.
In contact with water releases ammable
H260 that no other routes of exposure cause the Contains chromium (VI). May produce an
gases which may ignite spontaneously. EUH 203
hazard>. allergic reaction.
In contact with water releases ammable
H261 H360D May damage the unborn child. Contains isocyanates. May produce an
gases. EUH 204
May damage the unborn child. Suspected of allergic reaction.
H270 May cause or intensify re; oxidiser. H360Df
damaging fertility. Contains epoxy constituents. May produce
H271 May cause re or explosion; strong oxidiser. EUH 205
H360F May damage fertility. an allergic reaction.
H272 May intensify re; oxidiser. Warning! Do not use together with other
May damage fertility. May damage the
Contains gas under pressure; may explode H360FD EUH 206 products. May release dangerous gases
H280 unborn child.
if heated. (chlorine).
May damage fertility. Suspected of
Contains refrigerated gas; may cause H360Fd Warning! Contains cadmium. Dangerous
H281 damaging the unborn child.
cryogenic burns or injury. fumes are formed during use. See
Suspected of damaging fertility or the EUH 207
H290 May be corrosive to metals. information supplied by the manufacturer.
unborn child <state speci c effect if
Comply with the safety instructions.
H300 Fatal if swallowed. H361 known> <state route of exposure if it is
conclusively proven that no other routes of Contains <name of sensitising substance>.
H300 + EUH 208
Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin. exposure cause the hazard>. May produce an allergic reaction.
H310
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child. EUH 209 Can become highly ammable in use.
H300 +
Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled. EUH 209A Can become ammable in use.
H330 H361f Suspected of damaging fertility.
H300 + Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected EUH 210 Safety data sheet available on request.
Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or H361fd
H310 + of damaging the unborn child. To avoid risks to human health and the
if inhaled.
H330 H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children. EUH 401 environment, comply with the instructions
H301 Toxic if swallowed. for use.
Causes damage to organs <or state all
H301 + organs affected, if known> <state route of Hazard statements coming into force with the first adaptation (2010).
Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H370
H311 exposure if it is conclusively proven that no
H301 + other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled.
H331 May cause damage to organs <or state all
H301 + organs affected, if known> <state route of
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or H371
H311 + exposure if it is conclusively proven that no Example for a safety instruction
if inhaled. other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
H331
H302 Harmful if swallowed. Causes damage to organs <or state all
organs affected, if known> through
H302 + Harmful if swallowed or in contact with
prolonged or repeated exposure <state
H312 skin. H372
route of exposure if it is conclusively proven
H302 + that no other routes of exposure cause the
Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
H332 hazard>.
H302 + May cause damage to organs <or state
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin
H312 + all organs affected, if known> through
or if inhaled.
H332 prolonged or repeated exposure <state
H373
May be fatal if swallowed and enters route of exposure if it is conclusively proven
H304 that no other routes of exposure cause the
airways.
hazard>.
H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting
H410
effects.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting
H315 Causes skin irritation. H411
effects.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting
H412
H318 Causes serious eye damage. effects.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation. May cause long lasting harmful effects to
H413
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aquatic life.