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We need more information. What does the SDS say about the flammability? If something is highly flammable (flashpoint below 20 °C) it is also likely to be volatile; so what about any vapour it might produce? The SDS should say something about that. If you are using on site, then I assume someone would have produced a COSHH/DSEAR risk assessment and answered those questions. What does that say about safe storage?
Sorry that I haven’t given you a definitive yes or no answer-but you rarely get those on this forum. We specialise in food for thought…
Edited by user 02 February 2017 16:52:43(UTC)
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Shocking... as an experienced safety adviser - CoSHH is nothing to do with flammable liquids. Flammable liquids come under the remit of DSEAR - Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regs. How much HFL are you storing? Usual rules, keep in its original container. The container should have a screw top / tight fitting lid so its doesn't spill if knocked over etc. If the quantity is small, just include consideration in your office fire risk assessment. But if you don't need to store it, then don't. If you are that concerned, it should be stored in a metal / approved cupboard for HFLs. An office should be a low risk fire environment. The SDS should tell you the basic properties - Flash Point, Auto ignition point, which are an indication of volatility - which I assume you mean how easily will it ignite? If you are lucky the SDS might give you its ATEX rating / T rating i.e. the maximum surface temperature which it should come in contct with. Just Google. T6 is 85*C CoSHH......
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Had the OP not gone walkabout the post was regarding aerosol flourescent paint in an ordinary office steel cabinet rather than a flammable cupboard. Quantity is a consideration as is the presence of heat / flame sources
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Had the OP not gone walkabout the post was regarding aerosol flourescent paint in an ordinary office steel cabinet rather than a flammable cupboard. Quantity is a consideration as is the presence of heat / flame sources
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