What is the proper use and handling of Class I liquids in glass containers?
The maximum size of glass containers allowed is found in the Uniform Fire Code, Table 7902.1-A. The maximum size for a Class I-A* liquid is 1 pt.; for a Class I-B* liquid, it is 1 qt.; for a Class I-C liquid, it is 1 gal.; for a Class II liquid, it is 1 gal. and for a Class III liquid, it is 5 gal. Class I-A and I-B may be stored in 1 gal. glass containers if the required liquid purity, such as American Chemical Society analytical reagent grade or higher, would be affected by storage in metal containers or if the liquid would cause excessive corrosion of a metal container. If glass containers containing Class IA or IB liquids, over 1 qt. and up to 1 gal., are stored outside a flammable liquid cabinet on shelves or in work areas, they must be protected by a plastic caddy or be plastic-coated (safety-coated). In addition, if containers are stored on shelves, the shelves must be adequately anchored and braced, with a lip or guard to prevent containers from being displaced. Class I waste l
