Question for assistance: What is the fire classification for the storage area of water-based paints?
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I would like to ask the experts: what is the fire hazard classification for a storage room used to store water-based paints? Is there any evidence? Water-based paint is only used for rust prevention.
Our project is similarly classified as Category C; the specific classification will depend on the safety assessment. If nothing else works, turn to a third party to test the flash point
When working on many such projects, it is necessary to refer to the technical data sheet, MSDS; it is of course useful for reference. The key information includes the components and flash point. As for the storage area, the decision regarding the appropriate classification depends on the level of risk acceptable at that location as well as the water content. The flash point is then tested, and the test report will state that responsibility lies only with the sample itself. . . In fact, even if an safety assessment is approved, the regulatory authorities will not simply accept it. Even according to the results from the Qingdao Testing Center of the China Academy of Safety Science, in locations where there is volatilization of large amounts of solvents such as methanol, ethanol, and toluene due to painting, transfer, laminating, etc., and where printing or textile processing takes place – processes not covered by standard 50016 – and where there are no effective barriers or proper ventilation, such areas should be classified as Class A zones