Chemical Store Shipping Containers
Looking For A Secure Chemical Storage Solution?
With an ever increasing focus on environmental issues these days, Containers Direct have an increased demand for secure and compliant chemical stores.
Guidelines from the Environmental Agency and HSE (Health and Safety Executive) state that all hazardous substances such as chemicals, flammables, fertilizers and pesticides must be stored to safeguard the welfare of people, animals and the environment. Regulations have become tighter and are being more stringently implemented, and the responsibility is now upon the employer to do a COSHH assessment of materials to be stored.Choosing the right chemical store
If this sounds a little overwhelming, a chemical container store from Containers Direct is the perfect solution. In response to these regulations we have recently created a specialist fabrication department, dedicated to the construction of chemical stores. This allows us to work to your own risk assessment and applicable regulations to provide you with the perfect chemical container store for your hazardous substances. Please note we are not qualified to provide HSE/COSHH guidance. Although our Chemical Stores meet most of our customers' requirements, we would advise checking with your HSE officer before purchase if you have any concerns.
Bunded chemical stores
Containers Direct can fabricate any length, from 10ft shipping containers, 20ft shipping containers, right up to 40ft shipping containers, to fit our clients' individual requirements, from either new or used shipping containers. Shipping containers are manufactured with marine ply floors which are porous, so the first step in the process of converting them for chemical storage is overlaying the floor with a steel plate and 6 inch return lip. This seals the container to contain any spillages that may occur ensuring potentially hazardous liquiids don't escape. There are different means of doing this, depending upon the level of safety standards you're required to meet. To reflect this, we have designed two different types of container conversions to chose from, plus a third option of a flat pack product.All options can be fabricated from either new or used containers.
The Kite Chemical Store
Features:
- Available lengths: 10ft, 15ft, 20ft, 30ft, 40ft x 8ft wide
- Double doors to one end with lockbox
- Min of 2 x ISO shipping vents
- 3mm steel durbar overlay with 6in returning lip
- Repainted in standard RAL colour
Recommended Upgrade: We offer an open plan mesh flooring option for our Kite, raising the floor level by 25mm. This equates to approximately 370 litres of spillage in a 20ft container before the liquid rises above floor - meaning you can continue enter without treading in any minor spills. Please ask our Sales team for more details!
The Falcon
Features:
- Available lengths: 10ft, 15ft, 20ft, 30ft, 40ft x 8ft wide
- Double doors to one end with lockbox
- 4 x 500mm square louvered vents
- Sunken bunded base
- Choice of a removable grate or durbar floor with gapped edge
- 2 x drainage valves
- Repainted in standard RAL colour
See our step-by-step case study for the making of the THE FALCON
Flat Pack Chemical Stores
Why Flat Packs?
Flat pack containers are man portable, therefore recommended for areas where access for delivery is unsuitable for shipping containers, or you have limited site space.They are quick and easy to assemble and include the safety features of a standard chemical container, including a sumped base and suspended floor grate.
Available in 2m, 3m and 4m sizes. For more details see our page on flat pack chemical stores.
Optional extras for shipping container chemical stores
- Louvered vents - these reduce the temperature within the container, and allow any build up of toxic fumes to escape. (these are included on the Falcon model)
- Shelving - please note our standard shelving option is unsuitable for use on the removable grate flooring of the Hawk and Falcon. Please enquire with our sales team for suitable alternatives.
- Drainage valves (these are included on the Falcon model)
- Kite Upgrade - choose our upgraded mesh flooring option for an extra 25mm height of spillage containment.
Request a Quick Quote!
Contact our sales team for your no obligation quote, including delivery!Chemical Store Case Study
40ft Hawk, with additional features including S1 side doors, Grafotherm anti-condensation spray and electrics. View full case study here - CS55452
Just some of the clients we've worked with...
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Testimonials
As a long established and reputable shipping container company, we want to instil confidence in our customers that we can deliver on our promises, and provide high quality products and service.But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself what our past and present clients have to say about Containers Direct.
"I remembered when we purchased two containers from you a couple of years ago that I was pleased with the service then and this time was no exception, every thing was fantastic from start to finish. I will certainly be in touch should we need further containers, please pass my thanks to all who were involved as it a pleasure to do business with you."Ray Watkins, Broxbourne Sports Club
10th April 2024
order - a 3m Flat Pack Container
"Delivery was simple and efficient. Driver/crane operator knew exactly what he was doing.Delivery was simple and efficient. Driver/crane operator knew exactly what he was doing."Clare Spencer
2nd April 2024
order - a 4m Flat Pack Container
"Excellent service, i've had 8 containers from you now and never had any issues."Q3 Langley Academy
28th March 2024
order - a 10ft Used Shipping Container
"The container is very high standard."Bushcraft Company
20th March 2024
order - a New Once-Used 20ft Container
"Overall, an excellent service and product. Now that our container is built, it is proving to be vital for our needs at present. Thank you."Andrew Black
20th March 2024
order - a 3m Flat Pack Container
"Cory and the team were very friendly and efficient. Thank you"R B Cooke & Son
21st February 2024
order - a New 20ft Shipping Container
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Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved; certified to the ISO standard relating to Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our Company's commitment to quality. We are also members of MakeUK who champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, and member of the Container Self Storage and Traders Association; an international organisation representing the interests of Container Self-Storage Operators, Traders and Innovators.
ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015
