On our campus we vent cabinets to the fume hood exhaust system whenever 
practical to cut down on the exposure when opening them



Russell Vernon, Ph.D.
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University of California Riverside
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From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] on behalf of Debbie M. 
Decker [dmdecker**At_Symbol_Here**UCDAVIS.EDU]
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 3:40 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Flammable cabinet storage best practices

Go here and access our guidance on vented flammable liquid storage cabinets:  
http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/ps/fp/fn/biefs/ventingFlammableStorageCabinets.pdf/view

Also, in the context of Fire Code compliance audits, our designated campus fire 
marshal offers this guidance:

"According to NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code Handbook, venting 
a flammable storage cabinet is not necessary for fire protection purposes.
Flammable and combustible liquid storage cabinets are designed to protect the 
internal contents from a fire outside the cabinet. An improperly vented cabinet 
could compromise the ability of the cabinet to protect its contents from a fire.

According to NFPA 30, 6.3.4, "The cabinet is not required to be vented for fire 
protection purposes. However, the following shall apply:
(a) If vented for whatever reasons, the cabinet shall be vented outdoors or to 
the fume hood exhaust duct in such a manner that will not compromise the 
specific performance of the cabinet.
(b) If the cabinet is not vented, the vent openings shall be sealed with the 
bungs supplied or with bungs specified by the manufacturer."

If vapor or odor is an issue there is a product called VAP-R GARD. That can be 
attached to the inside of the cabinet I have attached the link.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/VAPR-GARD-Vapor-Adsorbent-Cartridge-3NPJ2?cm_sp=IO-_-Home-_-MPC&cm_vc=HPPVZ3"

Hope this helps  -

Debbie M. Decker, CCHO
Safety Manager
Department of Chemistry
University of California, Davis
122 Chemistry
1 Shields Ave.
Davis, CA  95616
(530)754-7964
(530)304-6728
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that proceeds smoothly under normal conditions,
can proceed violently in the presence of an idiot."




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From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of 
Ralph B. Stuart
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 12:22 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Flammable cabinet storage best practices

A discussion today about proper venting of flammable storage cabinets led to the 
question of what is the best approach to managing chemical storage in the 
cabinet to control accumulating fugitive odors. I wonder if anyone has written 
guidance for a Chemistry Dept audience for that addresses this question?

Thanks for any help with this.

- Ralph


Ralph Stuart CIH
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Department of Environmental Health and Safety Cornell University

rstuart**At_Symbol_Here**cornell.edu