GBP 57 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE STORAGE For the protection of people and environment, the handling and storage of hazardous substances is subject to special regulations. To facilitate the correct handling of hazardous substances, they are divided into various classes. GHS (Globally Harmonised Systems of Classification and Collecting of Chemicals). From 2015 it is required that mixtures and preparations are classified and identified only in accordance with GHS. You can find further information at: www.reach-info.de/dokumente/Leitfadenbroschuere_GHS-Verordnung.pdf www.umweltbundesamt.de/chemikalien/ghs.htm New to GHS Criteria / Classification Hazard symbol hazard category Hazard statements Flashpoint <23 °C, Physical hazard extremely combustible Boiling point ≤35 °C H 224 and others Category GHS-1 Flashpoint <23 °C, readily combustible Boiling point >35 °C H 225 Category GHS-2 Flashpoint combustible ≥23 °C ≤60 °C H 226 and others Category GHS-3 Health hazard corrosive effect acutely Hazard category H 400 hazardous to water GHS-1 GHS-1 H 410 Environmental GHS-2 H 411 hazard chronically hazardous to water GHS-3 H 412 GHS-4 H 413 Water hazard classes (WGK) Approvals 1 slightly hazardous to water (e.g. acetone, alcohol). General Declaration of conformity 2 hazardous to water (e.g. diesel, lubricating oil). building regulations approval (ÜHP) according to Building Regulations List A, 3 severely hazardous to water (e.g. used engine oil, chloroform, part 1 DIBt, Berlin DIBt, Berlin carbon tetrachloride). Where mixtures occur, the component with the Previous design type approval tests have been For containment trays made of non-metallic highest hazard rating determines the grade. replaced by Declarations of Conformity (ÜHP) by materials and storage systems that do not comply the manufacturer, stating that the product has to with StawaR, a general building regulations approval conform to the StawaR technical regulations. is issued by the DIBt. Please comply with the specific national regulations and laws. Consult the relevant authorities for further information. The details that we give are for information only and valid for Germany only. They represent no claim to completeness and are not binding. The way to safe storage 1. Which substances are stored? Water pollutants hazard category GHS 1−4, substances harmful to the environment: They may be stored in containment trays made of sheet metal and plastic (PE). Flammable liquids of hazard category GHS 1−3. Storage in sheet steel trays (galvanised or painted). Storage in plastic trays is prohibited (applies to Germany). Corrosive substances: Storage in plastic trays. Plastic is resistant to acids and alkalis. Not suitable for storage of flammable liquids. The heat that is generated destroys the plastic. 98 CAUTION: Please comply with the bans on storing substances together. Substances which could react with each other, if stored alongside one another, must not be stored together − chemical reactions could lead to generation of heat. Note: The corrosion resistance of the materials used and the compatibility of the stored substances has to be demonstrably proven. The user is responsible for this (resistance lists and hazardous substance data sheets for the medium which is stored give information). If the resistance lists do not resolve the issues, the material for the containment tray can be the material of the transport container. 2. What quantities are stored? The statute demands that the tray provides sufficient containment capacity. This is irrespective of whether the storage is of small drums, 200-litre drums, 1000-litre containers or a variety of drums stored together. Sufficient volume available in the tray: To accept the contents of the largest individual drum, and at least 10% of the total stored quantity. Note: In water protection zones (if storage is permitted at all) the containment must be capable of accepting the entire stored quantity (100%). Calculation example: Calculation example: Containment tray for storage of 20 jerrycans each 20 litres. 3×200-litre drums are stored. 10 % = 40 litres. Largest stored drum 20 litres. The largest individual drum is 200 litres. The necessary containment volume in the tray: 40 litres. (10 % of the total stored quantity 3×200 litres = 60 litres). = the necessary containment volume in the tray = 200 litres (since that is the size of the largest individual drum). 634