Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be stored in areas used for exits, stairways, or normally used for the safe passage of people.
29 CFR1926.152(b)
"Indoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids."
29 CFR1926.152(b)(1)
No more than 25 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in a room outside of an approved storage cabinet. For storage of liquefied petroleum gas, see 1926.153.
29 CFR1926.152(b)(2)
Quantities of flammable and combustible liquid in excess of 25 gallons shall be stored in an acceptable or approved cabinet meeting the following requirements:
29 CFR1926.152(b)(2)(i)
Acceptable wooden storage cabinets shall be constructed in the following manner, or equivalent: The bottom, sides, and top shall be constructed of an exterior grade of plywood at least 1 inch in thickness, which shall not break down or delaminate under standard fire test conditions. All joints shall be rabbeted and shall be fastened in two directions with flathead wood screws. When more than one door is used, there shall be a rabbeted overlap of not less than 1 inch. Steel hinges shall be mounted in such a manner as to not lose their holding capacity due to loosening or burning out of the screws when subjected to fire. Such cabinets shall be painted inside and out with fire retardant paint.
29 CFR1926.152(b)(2)(ii)
Approved metal storage cabinets will be acceptable.
29 CFR1926.152(b)(2)(iii)
Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous lettering, "Flammable-Keep Fire Away."
29 CFR1926.152(b)(3)
Not more than 60 gallons of flammable or 120 gallons of combustible liquids shall be stored in any one storage cabinet. Not more than three such cabinets may be located in a single storage area. Quantities in excess of this shall be stored in an inside storage room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Assess your fluid handling volumes, sterility requirements, compatibility with solvents or reagents, and workflow endpoints. Foxx’s technical support team can assist in selecting assemblies and filtration components suited to your process.
Biotech, pharmaceutical manufacturing, vaccine production, research laboratories, clinical development, and diagnostic centres widely use Foxx single-use systems and consumables.
Yes. With global manufacturing facilities and strict quality control, Foxx products meet regulatory requirements in major markets including the US, EU, and Asia for scientific, clinical, and manufacturing applications.
Labs should follow regulatory guidelines for sterility assurance levels, validate fluid handling pathways, perform risk assessments per relevant standards (e.g., FDA, USP), and maintain traceability documentation for audit readiness. (Industry practice)
Yes. The company’s cleanroom manufacturing and quality certifications make its products suitable for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environments where sterility and documentation standards are required.
Foxx Life Sciences offers Autofil® 2, EZlabpure™ and APEX™ bottle top filters, EZlabpure™ and EZFlow syringe filters, membrane disc filters, vent filters, and cell strainers engineered for high-purity filtration in analytical labs, bioprocessing, and cell culture workflows.
Foxx stands out for its ISO-certified quality, USP Class VI materials, extensive SKU portfolio with patented designs, rapid shipment, and global manufacturing footprint, providing superior compliance, performance, and cost value.
Foxx offers custom single-use solutions and assemblies designed to meet unique workflow requirements, enabling bespoke fluid paths, connectors, and tailored assemblies to optimize specific lab processes.
Standard Foxx products typically ship within 24–48 hours, while Made-to-Order (MTO) or custom SUT assemblies generally ship in 4–6 weeks, balancing speed with tailored specifications.
Single-use systems reduce contamination risk, eliminate cleaning and sterilization validation needs, cut turnaround times, lower labour and water use, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Foxx products are manufactured under ISO 13485 quality management systems in ISO Class 7 certified cleanrooms, use USP Class VI materials, and many are FDA registered. This ensures reliability, compliance, and suitability for regulated environments.
Single-Use Technology refers to disposable fluid handling and storage assemblies used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and labs that eliminate traditional cleaning and sterilization processes, reducing contamination risk and operational complexity.
Foxx Life Sciences provides a broad range of life science and bioprocess consumables, including single-use systems (SUS), custom tubing & bottle assemblies, filtration products, lab safety equipment, glassware, plasticware, caps & gaskets, connectors, vent filters, and stainless-steel components for research, biotech, and pharmaceutical applications.
