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steveelliott  
#1 Posted : 17 January 2012 15:33:49(UTC)
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steveelliott

Could anyone signpost me please to information on safe storage of aerosols, without the need to purchase the BAMA's £60 guide!! We are planning to store about 6-8 shrinkwrapped pallets of aerosols. Any signposts/help would be appreciated
David Bannister  
#2 Posted : 17 January 2012 18:00:35(UTC)
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David Bannister

The level of protection will depend on what is in the aerosols. Non-flammable contents and non-flammable propellant is the least (fire) hazardous, whilst low flash point contents and propellant (eg hair lacquer) represent a 6-8 ton firebomb awaiting ignition. There are several spectacular videos on the Net of fires where aerosols have been involved and a simple search should be enough to frighten you! £60 seems negligible when set against the cost of the loss of a business. Your fire insurers will have an opinion.
SW  
#3 Posted : 17 January 2012 19:04:33(UTC)
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SW

Good advice from David. I just looked and the HSE have done circulars "The filling and storage of aerosols with flammable propellants" - have a look HSG 71 and DSEAR Regs should also give pointers
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