Acid and corrosive liquids need a storage cabinet that won't degrade and that contains a leak before it reaches the floor. This range of acid storage cabinets is built for exactly that — the safe, segregated storage of corrosive substances as part of your COSHH and DSEAR controls.
Each cabinet is robustly constructed from 1.2mm sheet steel with all-formed welded seams for strength and improved protection from fire penetration. Doors carry vertical reinforcement panels to prevent distortion, and a return flange runs around the doors and joints to slow the passage of flame. Units are designed to comply with the Flammable Liquid Storage Regulations and Health and Safety guidance notes HSG51 and CS19 as appropriate, and meet Factory Inspectorate Certificate of Approval No.1 Parts 3 and 4. Security comes from all-metal locks supplied with two keys.
Inside, adjustable galvanised shelves set to 75mm centres let you configure the cabinet around your containers; the shelves are reversible so they double as spill-retaining trays. Floor stands are available for the five smallest sizes, raising the unit by 450mm to a comfortable working height and off a wet floor.
Choosing an acid storage cabinet
Size the cabinet by the volume of corrosives you hold and the secondary containment you need — your sump or tray capacity should hold the largest single container, and ideally a proportion of the total stored. Keep acids segregated from flammables and from materials they react with, site the cabinet in a ventilated area away from exits, and fit the supplied regulation signage. For a full breakdown of legal duties, see our COSHH cabinet requirements guide.
Browse the wider hazardous storage range for flammable and general COSHH cabinets, or our spill containment products for additional bunding. Not sure which size fits your stock? Get in touch and we'll help you specify it.
Acid storage cabinet FAQs
What is an acid storage cabinet?
A lockable steel cabinet for the segregated storage of acids and other corrosive liquids, as part of your COSHH controls.
Which cabinets are listed?
The GPC Heavy Duty Storage Cabinets for acids, in four models: ASC05Z, ASC06Z, ASC07Z and ASC08Z.
What are they made from?
1.2mm sheet steel with formed, welded seams, reinforced doors and a return flange around the doors and joints.
What standards are they designed to?
The product data states they are designed to comply with the Flammable Liquid Storage Regulations (1972) as appropriate and HSE guidance HSG51 and CS19, and comply with Factory Inspectorate Certificate of Approval No. 1 Parts 3 and 4.
How are the shelves arranged?
Adjustable galvanised shelves sit on 75mm centres. They are reversible so they can be used as spill-retaining trays.
How are they locked?
All-metal security locks are fitted and two keys are supplied.
Are floor stands available?
Yes, for the five smallest sizes. They raise the unit by 450mm.
Should acids be kept with flammables?
No. Keep acids segregated from flammables and from materials they react with. See flammable cabinets for flammable liquids.
Where should the cabinet go?
In a ventilated area, away from exits, with the supplied regulation signage fitted.
Where can I read the legal background?
Our COSHH cabinet requirements guide covers the duties, and the wider hazardous storage range covers other substance classes.
