What are the benefits of appropriate chemical tanks for chemical industries?

The use of appropriate chemical tanks in various industrial processes should be done with great care. Large quantities of liquids must be stored safely and when liquid transfer is beneficial. Unlike medium-sized containers, chemical tanks are custom-made to suit the application.

Complex piping systems are often required to safely transport liquids at the optimum flow rate and pressure for processes such as neutralization, dilution, and mixing. For these processes, fixed chemical tanks are usually required.

The bulk capacity of chemical tanks improves efficiency and gives the user more purchasing power. Purchasing liquid products in bulk is always more cost-effective and reduces the cost of delivery or collection of wasted liquids. Fixed tanks are also more environmentally friendly when compared to medium-sized containers that are more prone to leakage, spillage, and misuse.

Symbols or warning signs that must be present on a chemical storage tank

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s chemical labeling requirements, there are nine symbols and warning signs that you should use to store chemicals. These include:

• Health Hazard: A health hazard sign indicates that the content contains cancer-causing agents or substances that may pose respiratory, chronic, or reproductive risks.
• Flame: If you are storing flammable or self-combustible materials or chemicals that emit flammable gases, you must use a flame sign.
• Exclamation mark: An exclamation mark on the skin indicates a narcotic or irritant product that may affect your skin, eyes or respiratory system.​​​​​
• Gas cylinder: The sign depicting a gas cylinder indicates that you are storing ammonia, liquid nitrogen, etc. under high pressure.​​​​​
• Corrosion: This sign helps highlight chemicals that burn your skin, cause eye damage and cause metal decomposition.​​​​​
• Explosive bomb: The explosion sign indicates volatile and self-reactive substances such as organic peroxides that pose a risk of explosion even without exposure to air.​​​​​
• Flame over circle: When there are oxidizers in your storage tanks, you should use the flame over circle sign to show the chemicals that aid combustion.​​​​​
• Skull and crossbones: Chemicals with acute toxicity risks, such as poisons, lead, etc.
• Environmental hazard: The environmental hazard sign indicates substances that are harmful to wildlife and aquatic life.

Do chemical storage tanks require color coding?

Many industrial water tanks and chemical storage tanks have a color-coded system to classify the storage of chemicals. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), red indicates flammability, yellow indicates reactivity, blue indicates health, and white indicates contact hazards.

How do you test the quality of a chemical storage tank?

According to the global standard, polyethylene tanks, such as the tank we use to store chemicals, must have:

• Consistency in the tank walls
• High impact strength
• Overall structural integrity

To test the quality of chemical storage tanks, you can perform inspection tests, drop tests, and leak detection tests.

How are appropriate chemical tanks carried out with temperature control?

Chemicals with precise temperature standards that must be stored often require temperature control. Especially when storing chemicals outdoors or in countries with severe weather conditions. When liquids reach temperatures outside these standards, the quality of the liquid can deteriorate. The viscosity may change, preventing the liquid from being transported. Frozen liquids are also at risk of cracking the tank wall and causing leakage.

How is industrial chemical waste disposed of?

Chemical waste is often a by-product of industrial and manufacturing processes. Given the risk of harm to public health and the environment. It is essential to establish a waste management system that complies with hazardous waste regulations. Companies that store waste chemicals in bulk will typically use a waste disposal company to collect the hazardous chemicals. These professionals will safely process the waste, and recycle the chemicals where possible. The waste disposal company will often require a classification code to ensure that the waste is disposed of and recycled correctly.

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