Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets That meet Guidelines for Safety

Storing flammable liquids can be challenging, as you will require a storage cupboard that is durable and provides the proper level of safety if there is an accident or fire. Flammable liquid storage cabinets require lockable designs, to make sure there is access for only the appropriate people. Lockable cabinets are particularly important in schools and areas where access by many people is possible.

Flammable liquid storage cabinets come in a wide range of sizes and variations to suit all storage spaces, they also meet safety regulations and guidelines. We offer fast and free delivery to all mainland UK addresses as well as competitive pricing.

Areas where a flammable liquid storage cabinet can be useful include the following:

• Warehouses and factories: Industrial settings commonly deal with flammable liquid, either for reasons of cleaning, maintenance and hygiene or as part of the day-to-day operations.
• Schools and educational settings: Any kind of educational establishment is likely to have a science lab that will use different types of hazardous chemicals and substances that are likely to be flammable.
• Garages and workshops: Powerful cleaning products that use strong chemicals or fuel and oil products that are commonly in use in a garage or other automotive or mechanical settings.

The cabinets are ideal for storing the following types of liquid:

• Flammable liquids
• Paints
• Paint thinners
• Ethanol or methanol
• Ethers
• Acids and other lab liquids

Safety regulation compliance and feature details

Safety and compliance are all the more important when storing flammable liquids. Not only is there an immense danger in terms of fire and explosions happening because of igniting various liquids in cases where an accident takes place. There are also dangers of not effectively storing the liquids, which can cause damage and corrosion as well as make potentially dangerous liquids insecure and accessible to others.

As a result of this very real danger, we make sure to provide you with only the best and most effective flammable liquid storage cabinets
Storage of flammable liquids must be stored in line with guidelines and safety regulations. These include the following:

• HSG51 – The Health & Safety Executive Guidelines for The Storage of Flammable Liquids.
• DSEAR ACoP L136 paragraphs 94-96 – Dangerous Substance & Explosives Atmosphere Regulations 2002.

Our range of flammable liquid storage cabinets comply with HSG51 and DSEAR regulations and come with warning labels. By choosing cabinets that meet these safety guidelines you can effectively store flammable liquids without any worry.

• Choose from a wide range of sizes.
• Multiple door configurations and capacities to suit all storage needs.
• Fully adjustable shelves to 25 mm increments.
• Shelves act as spill trays containing any spills within the cabinets.
• Chrome handles with two-point locking keeps the contents safe and prevents unauthorised access when locked.
• Bright epoxy powder coat finish.

COVID-19 hand sanitiser safety requirements warning

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people require storage for hand sanitiser. If you are purchasing hand sanitiser for use in your workplace please be aware that it is a highly flammable substance.

Sanitiser has a flashpoint of between 20-28 degrees celsius depending on the make you purchase, which means you can only store a maximum of 50 litres in any one cabinet. Any containers that are not in use should be stored in a ½ hour rated flammable cabinet to comply with the Health and Safety guide HSG51 as set out by HSE.

Our SU14F cabinet, which measures 457 mm in height, 457 mm in width and 457 mm in depth, is ideal for small quantities of up to 20 litres (4 x 5-litre tubs). For 50 litre storage, you can use our SU02F cabinet, which measures 915 mm in height, 457 mm in width and 457 mm in depth. This cabinet is suitable for holding approximately 10 x 5-litre tubs.