Safety Cans serve several critical functions:

• Safely contain hazardous liquids and control vapors to
  reduce the risk of fire, protecting both personnel and facilities
  
• Offer compliance with federal OSHA regulations and state and
  local fire codes
  
• Improve efficiency with ease-of-use features to enhance
  pouring and filling operations

Virtually every place of business, and even homeowners, have occasion to use flammable or combustible liquids. Gasoline, chemicals, solvents, and a variety of other hazardous liquids are found in varying amounts and locations. Whereas these liquids are relatively commonplace, it is important to understand the dangers they present and the special storage and handling procedures required to ensure safe usage. Reviewing the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) helps determine liquid characteristics and recommended safety practices.

Accidents and fire risks can be minimized by using proper safety equipment. NFPA is specific on what is required of a safety can in order for it to perform as expected under fire conditions. The basic purpose of a safety can is the control of flammable vapors, while providing a convenient means of carrying, dispensing, and storing up to five gallons of flammable liquid.

NFPA Code 30 1.6.40 and OSHA 1910.106(a)(29) define a safety can as, "A listed (approved) container, of not more than 5-gal (18.9-L) capacity, having a spring-closing lid and spout cover and so designed that it will safely relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure."

A safety can is designed to specifically eliminate one or more of the elements needed for a fire to start: heat, oxygen and/or fuel. These elements are the "legs" of a fire triangle. The fire triangle demonstrates the three basic elements that must be present simultaneously to support a fire.

Heat could be any ignition source which generates heat, such as mechanical sparks, static electricity, frayed wiring, a lit match or cigarette smoking, or a portable heater. Heat is effectively controlled with a dual-density flame arrester and self-close, leaktight lid.

The presence of oxygen is obvious in the air we breathe. Fuel can be a combustible or flammable liquid such as gasoline. These are controlled with a leaktight, gasketed lid to ensure outside heat sources and oxygen cannot get in (and the flammable vapors and fuel remain inside). In other words, when not being used, the lid on the can automatically closes. The spring loaded, self-closing lid includes a gasket to help keep it airtight and leaktight. Each and every Justrite safety can is 100% tested under pressure to guarantee leak-proof construction.

As an added measure of protection, safety cans offer positive pressure relief, meaning they automatically vent at between 3 and 5 psig. This is important to prevent rupture (or explosion) in the event of a fire.

All Justrite safety cans undergo rigorous testing requirements by independent third party agencies and have received certification from Factory Mutual (FM Approved) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL and ULC Listed). Justrite offers an exclusive Ten- Year Warranty on all safety cans. Let Justrite Safety Cans help you meet all your needs for flammable liquid dispensing and containment.

Justrite high performance, compliant Safety Cans safely contain hazardous liquids and improve efficiency while protecting personnel.

• Complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 and NFPA Code 30 requirements
  
  
• FM Approved, UL and ULC Listed
  
  
• Accepted container under California Air Resources Board (CARB) Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations

Justrite® Safety Cans Are 100% TESTED

Each and every container is tested under pressure to guarantee leakproof construction. Rigorous drop testing from three feet onto a concrete surface further tests the can’s integrity and offers an additional measure of assurance the container meets Justrite’s high performance standards.

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Features Include:

Full-fisted grip on swinging handle makes it easy to pour and carry heavy loads of 60 pounds or more.

Positive pressure relief cap auto-matically vents at between 3 and 5 psig to prevent rupture (or explosion) in event of fire.

Spring loaded, self-closing lid controls vapors and automatically closes after filling or pouring to guard against dangerous spills.

EXCLUSIVE TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
Rugged 24-gauge premium coated steel construction is chemically resistant to handle gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene and a variety of other chemicals.

Durable, high gloss powder paint finish resists solvents, acids and alkalies and minimizes the effects of corrosion and humidity. In abusive environ-ments, the special paint formulation with extra UV protectant resists fading. Hardness factor holds up to rough use for extended service life.

Special Reinforcing Ribs – Unlike weak slab-sided cans, Justrite’s manu-facturing process adds a set of reinforcing ribs to strengthen the side walls for extra "bumper guard" protection in tough environments.

Yellow banding carries trilingual warning in English/Spanish/French.

Double lock seams at base and top offer four thicknesses of steel for extra "bumper guard" protection against accidental bumps and bangs. Heavy steel spout is welded to dome for a high resistance to nicks or dents.

Leaktight, airtight cap closure is fitted with a long life gasket that resists flammable, corrosive, volatile and viscous liquids.

Unique Counterbalance Design – Unlike trigger mechanisms which use finger muscles, Justrite’s ergonomic design leverages the weight of liquid against opening mechanism for effortless pouring.

Half-inch raised bottom resists accidental punctures when placed on uneven surfaces and doubles as an easy hand-holding support when pouring. Unique echo patterned rib design offers additional strength and rigidity.

Internal dual-density flame arrester within the fill/pour spout dissipates heat to prevent flashback ignition and guards against the potential for fire and bomb-like explosion. Double mesh construction (a fine mesh screen joined with a coarse mesh screen) protects against fire yet keeps liquids flowing freely for convenient filling and pouring.

Justrite Safety Can Application Guide

Containers to meet your needs!
Choosing the right tool for the job is important. That’s why Justrite offers a diversity of styles and sizes in safety cans and specialty containers. These products are designed to suit specific needs and perform day-in and day-out to enhance workflow and protect property and personnel. Discover the right one for your job.

All Justrite containers are designed to meet applicable codes and regulations, so you can be assured you’re always in compliance. Most have been tested by Factory Mutual and/or Underwriters Laboratories, your additional assurance they will perform to design specifications.

Dispensing Containers

Application Need:

Red Type I Safety Cans

Funnel/ hose Attach-ments

Red Type II Safety Cans

Blue Type I Safety Cans

Blue Type II Safety Cans

Yellow Type I Safety Cans

Yellow Type II Safety Cans

Green Type I Safety Cans

Green Type II Safety Cans

D.O.T. Cans

Nonmetallic Type I Safety Cans

Oval Nonmetallic Type I Safety Cans

Filling and pouring of flammables into larger openings

Added pouring convenience on Type I Cans

Smoother pouring of flammables into smaller openings

Space saving handling and storage of flammables

Use with kerosene

Use with diesel fuel

Use with oils

Over-the-road transport and dispensing of flammables

Wider chemical compatibility range

Reagent grade solvents or highest purity liquids

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