Appendix B Storage of Radioactive/Hazardous Materials

DOE-HDBK-1106-97

Radiological Contamination Control Training

for Laboratory Research

Student's Guide

APPENDIX B

STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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Containment of Material

Containment generally means using vessels, trays, diaper paper, bench tops, etc. to contain

2.0

Segregation and Storage

Segregate incompatibles and store by hazard class. Recommended general hazard classes for

storage are:

1. Caustics (bases).

2. Acids (mineral).

3. Flammables (including organic acids).

4. Poisons (toxics).

5. Oxidizers.

6. Water reactives.

3.0

General Guidelines

1. Keep flammables by themselves in Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM)

approved safety cans or cabinets.

2. Keep acids away from bases.

3. Separate organics from inorganics.

4. Store oxidizers away from flammables.

5. Provide as much physical separation as possible between classes.

6. Biohazards should be properly labeled and may be stored as one group.

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