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Depending on what is to be stored in the containers the shipping container can be adapted specifically for purpose.   For example, should the chemicals be in easily handled, the chemical store can have the cheaper option of a bunded floor.  However, should the chemicals/hazardous goods be in large barrels then a sub floor sump can be put in.   There is the option of metal shelving, additonal insulation and ventilation - all of which can be put in according to the specific requirements.  Sizes range from 8ft to 40ft.

The addition of a lock cowl or lock box, together with a heavy duty, high security padlock makes the chemical store/agricultural store extremely safe from non-authorised access.   This gives flexibility as to where the store is to be sited.

chemical store with sump

chemical store with bund

There are many types of shipping container conversions, some of which we have detailed in previous posts.   One of the most common, but maybe one of the most technical is for chemical or hazardous good storage.

Chemical stores are a specialist conversion that have to take into account what is actually going to be stored in them.   At the very least they normally will have a bunded aluminium anti spark floor so that spillage is kept within the container and there is no danger of a spark from the metal floor igniting any flammable liquid.

chemical store with bund

This is fine for storing items that do not weigh very much but very difficult if the agricultural store is designed to store large barrels of liquid - such as diesel on a building site for example.   For that a sump is fitted below the floor level with meshed guttering around the sides of the floor for any spilt liquid to drain through.

chemical store guttering

This obviously makes it much easier to move the barrels in and out of the container as there is no need to lift them over the raised bund - although it does make the chemical store more expensive as it is much more work to fit this sunken sump.  Any liquid spills can be drained away through the use of a tap on the outside of the container so they can be safely disposed of.

Chemical or Dangerous Good Stores are, as I said, a particularly technical area of container conversion and in our next blog we will deal with some more of the elements that need to be considered when customising the chemical store for use.