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Ammonium and Hypochlorite side by side?

Ammonium and Hypochlorite side by side?

Ammonium and Hypochlorite side by side?

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Hi Ima a noob and couldn't find the answer to this question in a search. But I'm doing electrical design for a water plant and noticed that the client plans to put their ammonia and hypochlorite tanks side by side in the same room. I wanted to know if there are any guidelines or restrictions that prohibit this due to the toxic nature of the fumes if they mix?

Thanks for any input!

RE: Ammonium and Hypochlorite side by side?

Incompatible materials are not generally stored in the same containment area. Hydrochloric acid is typically located within secondary containment. Check with the product supplier. Here is one for example:

"Caution: Storage tanks of products which are not compatible with hydrochloric acid (e.g., sodium hypochlorite, liquid caustic soda) should not be placed in the same bund."

http://www.solvaychemicals.com/docroot/chlo_inorg/static_files/attachments/doc_1300_0003_w_en_ww.pdf


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