Protect containers against banging or other physical damage when storing, transferring, or using them. Keep them tightly closed when not in use. In general, store corrosives separately, away from processing and handling areas, and from other materials. Separate storage can reduce the amount of damage caused in case of fires, spills or leaks. If totally separate storage is not possible, store corrosives away from incompatible materials.
Some corrosives are incompatible with each other.
For example, acids and bases react together, sometimes violently. Do not store them beside each other. Walls, floors and shelving in corrosive storage areas should be made from materials that resist attack by corrosives. Floors in areas where liquid corrosives are stored should not allow liquids to penetrate. Since many corrosive liquids flow easily, store them in corrosion-resistant trays to contain spills or leaks.