Special padded or rubber bottle carriers , pails, or carts should be used to prevent breakage by accidental striking against walls or floor, and to contain the material if breakage does occur. Large quantities of concentrated mineral acids , e.g., sulfuric, nitric and hydrochloric acids, shall be kept in storage rooms, in cabinets for corrosive substances, or chemical transfer rooms. Bottles of concentrated acids must be carried from the aforementioned areas in an approved acid bottle carrier. Organic solvents shall also be stored in specialized flammable storage areas. These solvents shall be carried from storage areas in special rubber carriers.
Organic solvents can present fire hazards as well as inhalation hazards.
Every chemical in the laboratory should have a definite storage place and should be returned to that location after each use. Storage must conform to compatibility restrictions as described in Appendix B. Typically, solvents, acids, bases, reactives, oxidizers, and toxins will be stored separately. Separation basically refers to physical separation of containers and isolation of potential spills and releases with the goal of preventing chemical reactions. Ideally, separate cabinets or isolated areas within a central storage area should be utilized for segregated storage of incompatibles. Adequate containment for spills and accidental releases shall be provided.