Transporting Chemicals

[PurePressure]

I was curious how everyone transports their chemicals in an enclosed rig. I have only a pickup with canopy to house all my chems and the pressure washer itself. Obviously some chems are more dangerous (oxalic, s hypochlorite, s hydroxide) than others. At first I was thinking of just putting them all in well sealed pails then strapping them in real good. I've also thought I may want to go the route of a vented tool box. Which chems would be safely stored in a toolbox and which would be better in the enclosed (albeit somewhat larger) truck bed?

Thank you,

Ben B

 

[itswillist]

usualy I ...

All that I do is put my clorox / detergent and water solution in my 25 gallon chemical tank. Nine times out of Ten that holds enough for the day. When I get back I make another batch for the next day, so I never really need to carry they individual chemicals around ... Hope this helps ..

 

[S.L.Alt]

It is always a good idea to carry a copy of the MSDS (material safety data sheet) of all chemicals you have. These can be obtained by all chemical manufactures usually by e-mail. I believe over a certain amount it is the law to have the MSDS. In the MSDS there is also sugestions on how to trasnport these materials. Some chemicals should not be near others. Hope this helped

 

[AWS]

An MSDS should be supplied to you each and every time you purchase a product that is new to you. If it is a regular order the vendor may not give you an MSDS each time, but should certainly supply one to you for your first purchase and should always have one available if you request one.

With respect to the requirement about having the MSDS.... do you have an MSDS for the gasoline or diesel in your vehicles fuel tank? How about the engine oil? Maybe the coolant? Most likely your answer is no! It is not required by law that you carry the MSDS for small amounts, but once you exceed a certain weight, I believe it is 1000 lbs., you are required to have the MSDS and also hazmat placards on your vehicle.

For more detailed information about the law regarding transport of hazmats consult the 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations).

Additionally it is an excellent practice to equip each of your service vehicles with an EGR (Emergency Response Guidebook) and to properly train your personnel to use the book. They are commercially available by J.J. Keller.

 

[S.L.Alt]

The reason you do not need a MSDS on gas/diesel,engine oil or coolant is because it is a known hazard and is labeled on the vehicle from the vehicle manufacture. I suggested having a copy of the MSDS not only for D.O.T. regulations but for proper disposal and clean up incase of spills and for proper handling of hazardous material at the work place. OSHA requires an up to date MSDS for all hazardous material in the work place even trace amounts. Many of the chemicals PWers use could fall into this catagory. The MSDS also tells you what personal protective equipment you should use to protect yourself and others from harm.D.O.T regulations are for transporting chemicals OSHA regulations are for handling chemicals.

D.O.T regulations state you have you have to plackard loads 1,000 lbs or more but you must have shipping papers stating all the info on the hazardous material no matter how small amount and chemtrecs phone number within arms reach while seatbelted in the drivers seat.