Ethanol touches almost every facet of our daily lives. It’s presence is a vital component and building block of the industrialized world. Everything from pharmaceuticals, antiseptics, and fuel additives contain at least trace amounts of this fascinating organic compound. Did you know that 97 percent of U.S. gasoline contains ethanol? Ethanol also garnered worldwide headlines this year as it is a central ingredient in hand sanitizer, which was in high demand due to the ongoing COVI19 pandemic.
Fire-rated storage protection for storing ethanol and flammable fuels
Much misinformation surrounds ethanol storage. Despite its ever-growing prevalence, ethanol is extremely flammable. Ethanol has a relatively low flashpoint of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Flash point is the lowest temperature that a liquid or solid gives off sufficient vapor to form a flammable mixture. Due to its flammable nature, it’s vital that project engineers invest in compliant and adequate chemical storage. For this reason, it’s crucial that as a project manager, you invest in steel gauge protection in the form of a four-hour or two-hour fire rated storage locker. These heavy gauge lockers are up to the arduous lockers of containing accidents and fires associated with the dangerous nature of storing ethanol and other flammable materials.
Drum and pallet storage capable lockers protect chemicals and workflows
Most authorities having jurisdiction and other regulatory bodies have strongly advised against storing ethanol and other solvents in IBC tote containers due to their plastic composition. For this reason, we highly recommend drum and pallet storage options for safeguarding ethanol and other flammable materials. Easy-to-access roll-up doors and innovative push-back shelving enables employees to easily access drums of ethanol by forklift or hand-truck.
Climate controlled options helps retain chemical consistency
Our climate controlled hazardous material storage lockers help maintain an optimal internal temperatures so the chemical consistency of the stored hazardous materials remains undisturbed. Dry chemical fire suppression systems further mitigates damages from potential fires. All U.S. Hazmat Storage lockers come with a standard continuous steel grated sump system. If chemical spills or accidents were to occur during the handling of hazardous materials, the liquid would simply pass through the grated flooring where it will be safely collected without posing harm to your employees or the environment.