Compatibility Guide for Hazardous Materials in Laboratories

Chemicals are hazardous materials which may cause a significant risk to health and treating human life if not stored according to safety rules. Storing chemicals must be based mainly on the compatibility concept. The best way to store chemicals safely is by keeping them in compatible containers using special chemical storage cabinets. In case of container failure due to incompatible container or stopper a hazardous chemical reactions can occur resulting a hazardous products. In addition to, the correct material for package is important to ensure product compatibility. In this article, many observations including examples of chemical containers that are not compatible with the nature of the chemicals stored in them thus increasing the risk of unexpected reactions. In case of the original material is subdivided, it is important to choose a container with the same specifications as the original container and installing its information data on the new container. An important recommendation stated in this article can be used as a guide in storing chemicals.

Keywords: Chemical compatibility, chemical container, storage chemicals, risk.