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Safety cabinet for Hazardous Materials

Did you know that it takes less than three minutes for a small spark in the laboratory to become an uncontrollable fire, endangering the lives of staff and the entire corporate structure?

In chemical, pharmaceutical companies, analysis laboratories and even manufacturing workshops, managing the risks associated with chemical and volatile substances is an absolute priority for workplace safety.

Hazardous material storage is not just a bureaucratic formality but a strategic and vital choice to protect human capital, machinery, and corporate assets from catastrophic events.

How to choose the right safety cabinet for your business and laboratory

The selection of a flammable storage cabinet or a chemical storage cabinet should be based on a careful analysis of the specific risks of your activity. Not all hazardous substances require the same type of insulation, but all need technically structured containers to prevent environmental dispersion and accidental ignition. When choosing a cabinet for flammable liquids for your business, the main factors to consider include:

  • Type of stored substances: acids, bases, solvents or pressurized cylinders require different material treatments. For example, a flammable liquid safety cabinet for paints and solvents must have adequate ventilation systems to prevent the accumulation of harmful and saturated vapours.
  • Storage volume and capacity: accurately calculate the litres or kilograms of substances to be contained to optimize operational space.
  • Fire resistance class: the thermal insulation capacity expressed in minutes, crucial to determine the effectiveness level of the selected fireproof cabinets.
  • Presence of pressurized cylinders: the use of compressed gases for industrial processes or analyses requires the installation of a specific gas cylinder storage cabinet, designed to protect the containers from physical shocks and destructive thermal fluctuations.
  • Locking and security devices: presence of key or cylinder locks to limit access to only authorised and trained personnel.

To define the optimal configuration and best protect your business, we invite you to consult our experts: secure hazardous materials with Bordogna Casseforti solutions and request a personalized quote for your business premises.

Technological solutions by Bordogna Casseforti: Bac and Lithium BS

Bordogna Casseforti offers a technologically advanced range of fireproof cabinets and technical cabinets, designed to respond with absolute precision to current legislative requirements and operational needs of chemical laboratories, pharmacies, hospitals and high-tech industries:

  • Bac: represents the premier solution for storage of hazardous substances and highly flammable liquids. Compliant with UNI EN 14470-1 standard in class Type 90, it is tested in a burn chamber at over 800°C. This model includes automatic hydraulic closure systems, anti-spark hinge, standard grounding, and a fume outlet on the roof, making it perfect also as a flammable safety cabinet for paints and solvents.
  • Lithium BS: armoured cabinets specifically designed for the safe storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries with NT Fire 017 fireproof certification.

The range of safety solutions designed by Bordogna Casseforti combines the solidity of Italian manufacturing tradition with the strictest European certifications in the sector. Choosing our safety cabinet means investing in your company’s operational continuity and the safety of your workforce.

Technological solutions by Bordogna Casseforti: Bac and Lithium BS

Bordogna Casseforti offers a technologically advanced range of fireproof cabinets and technical cabinets, designed to respond with absolute precision to current legislative requirements and operational needs of chemical laboratories, pharmacies, hospitals and high-tech industries:

  • Bac: represents the premier solution for storage of hazardous substances and highly flammable liquids. Compliant with UNI EN 14470-1 standard in class Type 90, it is tested in a burn chamber at over 800°C. This model includes automatic hydraulic closure systems, anti-spark hinge, standard grounding, and a fume outlet on the roof, making it perfect also as a flammable safety cabinet for paints and solvents.
  • Lithium BS: armoured cabinets specifically designed for the safe storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries with NT Fire 017 fireproof certification.

The range of safety solutions designed by Bordogna Casseforti combines the solidity of Italian manufacturing tradition with the strictest European certifications in the sector. Choosing our safety cabinet means investing in your company’s operational continuity and the safety of your workforce.

FAQ about safety cabinets for hazardous materials