Pharmacie Kennedy Mulhouse

Chemical storage: why separate incompatible products?

Storage plans, physical separation, containment and ventilation reduce risks in the storage area.

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General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.

Poorly organised chemical storage can cause dangerous reactions or harmful releases. Prevention starts before products are put away.

Some incompatible products react with one another and must be physically separated. Product information helps identify these incompatibilities.

The employer provides a dedicated area and a storage plan. Access is limited to trained and authorised people.

Containment suited to product categories helps retain a leak. Its selection takes the stored products’ properties into account.

Ventilation of the storage area is organised according to the risks and quantities. It helps limit the accumulation of pollutants.

Ask where the storage plan and instructions are kept, and clarify how to report a damaged container or unusual storage.

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