How do chemical industry companies choose warehouses?

1、 Match warehouse type by storage item type (key first step)
chemical industry companies must select warehouses of corresponding levels based on the fire hazard classification of the stored chemicals, which is a mandatory requirement by regulations.
Class A warehouse: suitable for flammable liquids with a flash point<28 ℃ (such as methanol, acetone), gases with a lower explosive limit<10% (such as hydrogen), and other high-risk goods.
For example, methanol, as a common chemical raw material, must be stored in Class A dedicated warehouses with explosion-proof ventilation systems to avoid steam accumulation and explosion.
Class B warehouse: suitable for medium risk products such as liquids with flash points ≥ 28 ℃ and ＜ 60 ℃ (such as styrene), combustion supporting gases, etc.
Tank warehouse (tank area): dedicated to storing petroleum, liquefied gas, and liquid chemicals (such as sulfuric acid and liquid alkali), its spherical or cylindrical structure can effectively withstand pressure and reduce volatilization losses.
Large petrochemical enterprises commonly use storage tanks due to their high safety, good economic benefits, and ease of loading, unloading, and transportation.
Constant temperature and humidity/dust-free clean warehouse: suitable for environmentally sensitive products such as precision electronic chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
2、 The building structure and safety facilities must meet the standards
1. Selection of architectural form
Single layer warehouse: suitable for storing metal materials, chemical raw materials, oils, etc., easy for forklift operation and fast loading and unloading.
Multi layer warehouse: suitable for small and medium-sized goods such as electronic equipment, drugs, rubber products, etc., with a loading and unloading platform at the bottom level.
Automated three-dimensional library: suitable for high-density storage needs, intelligent management is achieved through stacker cranes and WMS systems to improve efficiency.
2. Core security configuration
Fire separation distance: Class A and B warehouses shall not be located underground or semi underground, and shall maintain sufficient fire separation distance from surrounding buildings (in accordance with GB 50016 standard).
Fire resistance rating: High rise Class C warehouses and flammable liquid warehouses should have a fire resistance rating of Level 1 to ensure structural stability in the event of a fire.
Fire protection system: equipped with automatic sprinklers, fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, and a circular fire lane (width ≥ 6 meters).
Explosion proof design: Use explosion-proof electrical equipment, lightweight non combustible roofs, and external opening doors and windows to reduce the risk of explosion shock waves.