{"id":21792,"date":"2021-05-21T10:34:06","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T09:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21792"},"modified":"2024-12-05T10:18:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T10:18:10","slug":"does-paint-have-to-be-stored-in-a-flammable-cabinet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/coshh\/does-paint-have-to-be-stored-in-a-flammable-cabinet\/","title":{"rendered":"Does paint have to be stored in a flammable cabinet?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paint is considered to be a flammable and combustible material, therefore in most cases it should be stored in a flammable storage cabinet<\/a> to ensure the safety of your staff and others in the workplace. There are however, rules and regulations which you can refer to in order to determine whether you need to store paint in a COSHH cabinet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Many industries which work with hazardous chemicals such as paints, solvents and acids are subject to COSHH requirements, meaning they must have colour-coded and clearly marked flammable storage cabinets for these items. It is important to understand all the safety risks involved with working with flammable paints as they are a fire\/explosion risk and can have an impact on employees\u2019 health if the working environment and processes in place are unsafe.<\/p>\n

Typically, paint storage requirements will be based on their flash points and flammability. For instance, oil-based paints are flammable whilst latex-based paints are not. When it comes to storing paint, this is what you need to know:<\/p>\n