Think Your Polyethylene Cabinet Is Fireproof? Here’s the Shocking Truth”

Using the wrong cabinet could cost you more than just fines—it could cost lives.

🔍 The Misconception

Many workplaces use Polyethylene (PP) Corrosive Substance Storage Cabinets thinking they're suitable for all chemical storage needs, including flammables.
But here’s the shocking truth:
Poly cabinets are NOT fire-rated. In a fire, they’ll melt within minutes, exposing your workplace to catastrophic risks.

🔥 What Happens in a Fire?

Poly cabinets are perfect for resisting corrosive substances like acids and alkalis. But when it comes to high temperatures or open flames?
They simply can’t withstand the heat.

This means:

• Chemicals leak or explode once the cabinet melts
  

• Vapours fuel the fire even more
  

• Emergency responders face greater danger
  

• Your facility could be engulfed in toxic fumes and fireballs
  

📉 Real-World Case: A Costly Mistake

A Singapore-based electronics plant used PP cabinets to store flammable solvents. During a minor electrical fire, one cabinet melted, leaking dangerous vapours that ignited. The fire:

• Spread to 3 departments
  

• Caused SGD 250,000+ in damages
  

• Forced 2 weeks of halted production
  
  

✅ What You Should Use Instead

At Spilldoc, we help you store chemicals the right way:

💡 Use poly only for corrosives. Never for flammables or volatiles.

🚨 Quick Risk Check:

• Are you storing flammables in a PP cabinet?
  

• Does your cabinet have a fire rating certification?
  

• Have you trained your staff on chemical compatibility?
  

If you're unsure, it's time for an urgent audit.

🛡 Trust Spilldoc Cabinets – Built for Purpose

Spilldoc offers a full range of storage cabinets designed to match the exact hazard class of your substances.
Every cabinet is built with regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and real-world durability in mind.

• Fire-tested, ventilated & lockable
  

• Corrosion-resistant shelving
  

• Clear hazard labelling
  

• Fully welded, leak-proof sump base
  
  

🧠 Final Thought:

Storage isn’t one-size-fits-all.
The wrong cabinet can turn a safe workplace into a danger zone.
Don’t wait for a fire to find out.

Spilldoc’s experts are here to help you store smarter and safer.
Let’s fix it before it fails.