There are primarily
three different types of refrigerators/freezers for chemicals:
1.Household
(Domestic): Although not recommended for laboratory use, household
refrigerators and freezers may be used for storage of aqueous solutions. Liquid
and solid chemicals should not be stored in these refirgerators.
2.Lab-Safe (or
Explosion-Safe or Flammable): Refrigerators and freezers are used for storage
of flammable or explosive materials. This type of cooling technology has no
internal switching devices that can arc or spark as a source of ignition. The
compressor and other circuits usually are located at the top of the unit to
reduce the potential for ignition of flammable vapors. These refrigerators also
incorporate features such as thresholds, self-closing doors, and magnetic door
gaskets. Special inner shell materials limit damage should an exothermic
reaction occur within the storage compartment.
3.Explosion-Proof: Laboratory refrigerators are
designed to be operational in areas where the air outside the refrigerator
might be explosive. This includes liquids, gases, or solids with flashpoints of
less than 100°F. Explosion-proof refrigerators feature enclosed motors to
eliminate sparking and bear a FM® (Factory Mutual) or UL®
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