Consult the label for specific storage requirements. Always read the pesticide label for specific storage requirements. The chemical and the container in which it is purchased must be maintained in good condition. This is necessary to ensure that the material remains useful, and to avoid environmental or human health hazards. Good lighting and ventilation are important to protect the health of anyone using the storage area.
Proper ventilation can also prevent chemicals from affecting other materials in storage.
It is essential to store pesticides where their fumes cannot invade areas used by people or pets. Group stored chemicals by type as a precaution against contamination. Dampness is a serious problem, as it reduces the shelf life of many chemicals and causes metal and paper containers to decompose. It is imperative that storage areas be designed so that there is no danger of chemicals being washed into our water by flooding or by accidental spills into water drains. Temperature extremes can cause physical or chemical changes to pesticide products.