Indispensable: gas warning devices in hazardous goods warehouses

Gas warning systems for paint and varnish storage rooms – safety starts with storage

In paint stores, workshops or industry, the storage of paints, varnishes and thinners in containers is a daily issue – but also a safety-relevant risk factor. This is because many of these substances contain highly volatile, flammable or harmful components that can release dangerous vapors even at room temperature.

Reliable air quality monitoring is particularly important in storage and mixing rooms – to avoid explosions, health risks and legal violations.

Typical risks associated with container storage:

• Evaporation of solvents from opened or damaged containers
• Leaks or leaks in canisters, drums or small containers
• Accumulation of flammable vapors in poorly ventilated storage rooms
• Hazardous concentrations of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in indoor air

Relevant hazardous substances:

• Toluene, xylene, acetone, butyl acetate, ethanol – often contained in paints and cleaners
• Aromatic hydrocarbons – partly carcinogenic and toxic
• Isocyanates – sensitizing and harmful to health even in low concentrations

Legal requirements (among others):

• ATEX directives for potentially explosive atmospheres
• TRGS 510 (Storage of hazardous substances in portable containers)
• GefStoffV (Ordinance on Hazardous Substances)
• Occupational exposure limit values (OELs) for solvents and vapors

Our solution: Gas warning technology for safe container storage

Gas warning systems detect escaping vapors at an early stage – even before a dangerous concentration is reached. They can trigger automatic ventilation systems, activate alarms or be networked with fire protection technology.

Your advantages:

• Early detection of leaks or escape of volatile substances
• Explosion protection through permanent room monitoring
• Legally compliant warehousing – verifiably documented
• Stationary sensors for shelves, near the floor and critical zones
• Simple retrofitting or integration into existing storage concepts

Store safely – with technology that thinks for you.
Our gas detection systems reliably protect storage rooms from invisible hazards caused by paints, varnishes and thinners. Prevention you can rely on.