The storage of Di-tert-butyl-dicarbonate and other hazardous chemical materials are strictly governed. Jinxiang will check whether it¡¯s subject to the Control of Major Accidents (COMAH) Regulations and, we need to obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which gives detailed information on how chemicals should be stored, handled and disposed of and what to do in the event of an accident. The MSDS needs to be provided to companies to whom you are supplying chemicals to and from other companies who are supplying chemicals to you.

When storing any chemicals in large volume, it is mandatory for you to have a secondary container, often called a ¡®bund, in place into which any chemicals which may leak out of containers can be contained within this secondary tank in their entirety and with sufficient space left over.

It is also crucial to store chemical tanks as far away as possible from drains and other areas of water into which chemicals could flow into and contaminate. Have leak detection systems installed and only permit authorised personnel into these storage areas so they should be kept securely locked unless being used and then only authorised staff should have access. Remember, even if pollution from your site has been caused by vandalism, you, as the company are liable.

Regular maintenance and testing for leaks must also be carried out and all containers should be clearly labelled with their contents identified. If pollution should occur, the company must have a comprehensive pollution incident response planning procedure in place and all of its staff must understand what that entails and what their specific responsibilities are.