Large Chemical Storage Tanks

A: According to OSHA Chemical Labeling Requirements, there are nine symbols and warning signs you should use for storing chemicals. They include:

Health Hazard: A health hazard sign represents that content includes cancer-causing agents or substances that may lead to respiratory, chronic, or reproductive hazards.

A: Flame: If you are storing flammable, self-ignited materials or chemicals that emit combustible gas, you must use the flame sign.
Exclamation Mark: Exclamation skin represents a narcotic product or an irritant that may affect your skin, eye, or respiratory tract.
Gas Cylinder: The sign depicting the gas cylinder shows that you’re storing ammonia, liquid nitrogen, etc., under high pressure.
Corrosion: This sign helps highlight chemicals that burn your skin, cause eye damage, and cause decay in metals.​​​​​​​
Exploding Bomb: An explosion sign shows volatile and self-reactive materials like organic peroxides that carry the risk of explosion even without air exposure.​​​​​​​
Flame Over Circle: When there are oxidizers in your storage tanks, you must use the flame-over-circle sign to show chemicals that aid burning.​​​​​​​
Skull and Crossbones: Chemicals with acute toxicity risks, such as poisons, lead, etc., have the skull and crossbones sign. ​​​​​​​
Environmental Hazard: The environmental hazard sign depicts materials that are harmful to aquatic wildlife.

A: Many industrial water tanks and chemical storage tanks have a color-coding system for classifying chemical storage. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), red shows flammability, yellow highlights reactivity, blue is for health, and white depicts contact hazards.

A: We offer chemical tanks ranging from 100 litres to 15,000 m³, with the option for on-site construction.

A: Absolutely, our tanks are made from high-quality materials like AISI 304, AISI 316L, and Duplex stainless steel, ensuring resistance to acids, heat, and other aggressive chemical environments.

A: Yes, each tank is individually tailored to customer specifications, starting with a detailed consultation to ensure all requirements are met.

A: Acids require tanks with high chemical resistance, such as XLPE, HDLPE or FRP tanks, which are designed to handle corrosive substances safely without reacting with stored chemicals.

A: Double-wall tanks provide secondary containment, ideal for hazardous chemicals where spill prevention is critical. For less reactive substances or where secondary containment isn’t required by regulation, single-wall tanks may be sufficient.

A: Yes, but ensure they are UV-stabilized and weather-resistant to prevent material degradation. Outdoor-rated tanks like FRP or Polyethylene tanks can withstand exposure, while black or opaque options prevent UV damage to stored chemicals.

A: Cone-bottom tanks facilitate maximum drainage, making them ideal for applications needing minimal residue, such as in wastewater treatment or chemical mixing. They are especially useful for liquids prone to sedimentation.

A: Consider both current storage requirements and potential growth. Oversizing slightly ensures you have flexibility without the need for frequent upgrades. Our specialists can help calculate the optimal capacity based on chemical type, usage rate, and storage duration.