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General Chemical Storage Compatibility
+ means these groups may be stored together in most cases			* means store these groups AWAY from water and water sources
Group 1 +	Group 2 +	Group 3 + *	Group 4 *	Group 5 *	Group 6 *	Group 7 *
Halogenated compunds	Ketones	Organic acids	Amines & Alkanolamines	Caustics	Oxidizers	Inorganic acids
Olefins	Saturated hydrocarbons	Acid anhydrides	Ammonia	Hydroxides	Nitrates	Hydrochloric
Alcohols, gylcols & gylcol ethers	Aromatic hydrocarbons	Acetic acid		Carbonates	Persulfates	Sulfuric
Phenol	Oils					Phosphoric
Chloroform	Aldehydes					Halogens
Dyes & stains	Olefins
Ethidium bromide	Esters
	Formaldehyde

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Segregation of Chemicals by Type
	Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for specific incompatibilities.
1.	Acids	Segregate from	organic acids flammable, and/or combustible materials active metals such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium chemicals which can generate toxic gases upon contact such as sodium cyanide and iron sulfide caustics
2.	Caustics	Segregate from	acids
3.	Flammables	Segregate from	oxidizers
4.	Oxidizers	Segregate from	flammable, combustible materials reducing agents (e.g., zinc, alkaline metals)
5.	Peroxide-Forming Chemicals
6.	Water-Reactive Chemicals
7.	Extremely Toxic or Poisonous Compounds
8.	Temperature Sensitive Chemicals
9.	Explosives
10.	Non-reactive, Non-toxic Chemicals (e.g., buffers, etc.)
11.	Compressed Gases	Cylinders should be secured in an upright position with safety caps in place - Store flammable gases separately from other gases

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