Hazardous Materials Containers  Manufacturers, Traders, Suppliers

Dangerous goods containers serve to protect people and the environment from harmful substances. They are also used to protect substances even during storage and transport. The containers separate the dangerous goods from the environment by suitable materials, designs, closures and additional safety measures. The special handling of hazardous material containers is pointed out by a conspicuous marking of the manufacturers. These are individual signs, labels or complete paint coats. Typical colours are red, orange and a combination of black and yellow. The skull mark is used for the marking of poisons.Materials Plastics for hazardous goods containers must be particularly stable, but not too brittle. Often the plastics are reinforced with glass fibres to ensure a better hold. Especially large containers for hazardous goods are referred to as IBC containers (intermediate bulk containers) or intermediate bulk containers. Steel containers can be used for dry media such as gases or solids with high abrasion. Gases are usually stored in pressure cylinders. If the vessels are to be protected against corrosion, the use of stainless steel can be useful. Stainless steel is particularly resistant, but has a high dead weight and is complex and expensive to process. Glass bottles for acids must also be protected from impact and shock.Safety Want to buy used hazardous material containers, a thorough inspection is essential. The approval for hazardous goods containers is regulated by law and is subject to strict guidelines. All manufacturers must demonstrate compliance with these guidelines. They undergo regular quality assurance checks. Hazardous material containers should also be regularly checked for function and safety during operation. The disposal of the containers is just as critical as the disposal of the hazardous substances themselves. They must be absolutely empty and well cleaned. Tanks for petrol that are not completely emptied could otherwise cause explosions due to the smallest residues. Tiny amounts of toxins or oil contaminate large groundwater areas and biotopes if handled carelessly.