Chemical Compatibility and Storage Codes

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Purpose of coding system in chemical storage

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To identify chemical compatibility, prevent accidental reactions, and determine storage areas.

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Benefits of using color codes in chemical storage

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Decreases chemical waste costs and increases storage space.

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Color code for Inorganic Acids

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Orange

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Inorganics 1 compatibility group

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Metals, Hydrides

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Inorganics 2 compatibility group

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Halides, Halogens, Phosphates, Sulfates, Sulfites, Thiosulfates

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Inorganics 3 compatibility group

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Amides, Azides, Nitrates (except Ammonium nitrate), Nitrites, Nitric Acid

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Inorganics 4 compatibility group

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Carbon, Carbonates, Hydroxides, Oxides, Silicates

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Inorganics 5 compatibility group

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Carbides, Nitrides, Phosphides, Selenides, Sulfides

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Inorganics 6 compatibility group

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Chlorates, Chlorites, Hydrogen Peroxide, Hypochlorites, Perchlorates, Perchloric acid, Peroxides

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Inorganics 7 compatibility group

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Arsenates, Cyanates, Cyanides