Dangerous goods cannot be kept anywhere. They require proper storage space so that they remain safe and do not spill out. A lot of options are available when it comes to choosing a cabinet for the storage of dangerous goods. So, to guide you in selecting an ideal cabinet for hazardous goods, we are here with this article.

• Check the Origin of Manufacture – It is essential to check where the cabinet is manufactured. Verify whether the manufacturer is certified for producing such special cabinets or not. Furthermore, make sure that rules are strictly followed while manufacturing the cabinets for dangerous goods. Consider purchasing cabinets from the local manufacturer as they know the standards of your state and country to be followed. It becomes even more important to buy from the local market because cabinets are made there considering the climate and thus they last longer.

• View the Appearance You Want – Now if you wish to have a bright, clean and modern facility, then go for white and grey. And if you want to have a cabinet of customized color then go for a steel cabinet, as it can be coated with many different colors. For your knowledge, there is no standard color that your cabinet needs to have. You can freely choose the color that is appealing and fits well in your laboratory.

• Consider the Physical Properties – If you are looking for a flammable, toxic or oxidizing cabinet, then you should go for a steel powder coated cabinet. And in case of a corrosive cabinet, you can select either plastic or steel. Plastic cabinets for dangerous goods are generally made of polypropylene, and their capacity can vary from 30L to 250L. Plastic cabinets are higher in cost when compared to metal cabinets even though they don’t have any specific benefit over metal cabinets.

• Flexibility – Flexibility is something that many people overlook, but it should not be done. By flexibility, we mean how adjustable the cabinet with your changing needs is. Consider the following things:

• Are you able to change the goods stored in the cabinet? Don’t choose the cabinet that is labeled for a specific dangerous good; consider the one which can provide storage for any dangerous substance at the time of need.
• If the cabinets come with venting bungs? In the starting, you may not need to vent the cabinet, but having the bungs in place, you can vent it in the future when needed.

• Customization – When it comes to cabinet customization, make sure that the manufacturer can customize the cabinet. You may need to customize the cabinet as you are looking for the cabinet that fits perfectly at a particular location in your lab. When ordering for customized cabinet, don’t forget to give details such as height, depth, color, venting location, and the number of shelves.