Organic peroxides are unlike any other flammable chemical material and must be handled with extreme caution as temperature inversions and unstable environments can create volatile chemical evolutions, such as dangerous gases and vapors. These hazardous chemical reactions are achieved by decompositions, which can be brought upon by elevated temperatures or contact with impurities, friction or impact. Organic peroxides are also unique in how they are classified. These chemicals are the only hazardous material that OSHA classifies on the basis on chemical structure.
Safely Storing Corrosive Chemicals
Above all else, you will want to avoid any direct exposure to organic peroxides, and special attention should be given to ensure your eyes out of harm’s way when storing these volatile substances. Since organic peroxides are classified based on their chemical structure, many hazardous occupation handbooks recommend substitution to reduce the hazard at hand. Before making any substitutions, you should speak to a reputable chemical supplier to discuss your available options. In many cases, however, substitution of an organic peroxide isn’t prudent or feasible. If this is the case, you should consider one of our chemical storage lockers as the solution to your hazardous material management needs. Our professionally welded steel construction storage units come with two-hour and four-hour fire rated protection. These units are perfect for storing a wide array of hazardous materials including flammable liquids, corrosives and yes, organic peroxides. Contact us today to get a quote, so you can rest assure that your materials are being properly managed and protected.