COSHH - Chemical Storage Shipping Containers
Looking For A Secure Chemical Storage Solution?
With an ever increasing focus on environmental issues these days, Containers Direct have an increased demand for secure and compliant chemical stores.
Guidelines from the Environmental Agency and HSE (Health and Safety Executive) state that all hazardous substances such as chemicals, flammables, fertilizers and pesticides must be stored to safeguard the welfare of people, animals and the environment. Regulations have become tighter and are being more stringently implemented, and the responsibility is now upon the employer to do a COSHH assessment of materials to be stored.Choosing the right chemical coshh container
If this sounds a little overwhelming, a chemical container store from Containers Direct is the perfect solution. In response to these regulations we have recently created a specialist fabrication department, dedicated to the construction of chemical stores. This allows us to work to your own risk assessment and applicable regulations to provide you with the perfect chemical container store for your hazardous substances. Please note we are not qualified to provide HSE/COSHH guidance. Although our Chemical Stores meet most of our customers' requirements, we would advise checking with your HSE officer before purchase if you have any concerns.
Bunded chemical stores
Containers Direct can fabricate any length, from 10ft shipping containers, 20ft shipping containers, right up to 40ft shipping containers, to fit our clients' individual requirements, from either new or used shipping containers. Shipping containers are manufactured with marine ply floors which are porous, so the first step in the process of converting them for chemical storage is overlaying the floor with a steel plate and 6 inch return lip. This seals the container to contain any spillages that may occur ensuring potentially hazardous liquiids don't escape. There are different means of doing this, depending upon the level of safety standards you're required to meet. To reflect this, we have designed two different types of container conversions to chose from, plus a third option of a flat pack product.All options can be fabricated from either new or used containers.
The Kite
Features:
- Available lengths: 10ft, 15ft, 20ft, 30ft, 40ft x 8ft wide
- Double doors to one end with lockbox
- Min of 2 x ISO shipping vents
- 3mm steel durbar overlay with 6in returning lip
- Repainted in standard RAL colour
The Falcon
Features:
- Available lengths: 10ft, 15ft, 20ft, 30ft, 40ft x 8ft wide
- Double doors to one end with lockbox
- 4 x 500mm square louvered vents
- Sunken bunded base
- Choice of a removable grate or durbar floor with gapped edge
- 2 x drainage valves
- Repainted in standard RAL colour
See our step-by-step case study for the making of the THE FALCON
Flat Pack Chemical Stores
Why Flat Packs?
- Flat pack containers are man portable, therefore recommended for areas where access for delivery is unsuitable for shipping containers, or you have limited site space.
- They are quick and easy to assemble and include the safety features of a standard chemical container, including a sumped base and suspended floor grate.
- Available in 2m, 3m and 4m sizes. For more details see our page on flat pack chemical stores.
Optional extras for shipping container chemical stores
- Louvered vents - these reduce the temperature within the container, and allow any build up of toxic fumes to escape. (these are included on the Falcon model)
- Shelving - please note our standard shelving option is unsuitable for use on the removable grate flooring of the Hawk and Falcon. Please enquire with our sales team for suitable alternatives.
- Drainage valves (these are included on the Falcon model)
- Kite Upgrade - choose our upgraded mesh flooring option for an extra 25mm height of spillage containment.
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Chemical Store Case Study
20ft Kite Chemical Store with additional features including S1 flat panel side and end doors, grafotherm anti-condensation spray treatment and eletrics.
View full case study here - CS83925
Some of the clients we built container projects for...
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