Can oxidising chemicals be stored alongside corrosive chemicals?

Question

These would be Industrial strength chemicals.

Answer 1

Oxidising chemicals (of industrial strength) should not be stored next to oxidisable materials. These generally would be flammables such as organic solvents.

Corrosive chemicals are not necessarily oxidisable.

Answer 2

Depends on the chemicals concerned, as the previous answer correctly states oxidising is corrosing, however different chemicals react differently to each othe, consult an industrial chemist or your local HSE.

Answer 3

Oxidising chemicals are not neccessarily corrosive (KNO3 for example). They do not always react with corrosive chemicals. It is best not to store industrial strength chemicals which are OPPOSITES. That is oxidising agents with reducing agents (often flammables) and acids with alkalis. Halogens with alkali metals.

Answer 4

Oxidising chemicals are Corrosive chemicals. You must NOT put Oxidising chemicals with Reducing chemicals, (which can also be corrosive).
You should also not mix Technical terms with NonTechnical terms.

Answer 5

The answer is yes, but, as always, there are riders. Two ends of the scale are the most reactive. Never store together. Always store less reactive on one end of the scale with higher reactive on the other end of the scale. Always store in original packaging and always store in a containment area where contact is limited by barriers, just in case you get a spill. Never store either on a bare concrete floor. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

It depends on the chemicals but it doesn't sound like a good idea. Your best bet is to check the MSDS (material safety data sheets) for the chemicals or products involved. They tell you what to keep them away from.

Answer 7

I always thought oxidation WAS corrosion.......

Answer 8

It's not a good idea.