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Armorgard ChemBank CB2 is a fully COSHH-compliant hazardous storage vault for the safe storage of chemicals on site or in the workplace. A welded and tested 85-litre sump contains spillages, with high and low level ventilation and 30-minute fire resistance protecting the contents. Built from 2mm and 3mm steel with twin 5-lever deadlocks and an anti-jemmy system, it moves easily on forklift skids or lifting eyes.
Key Features
- COSHH compliant - meets all relevant HSE regulations for the safe storage of hazardous substances and chemicals.
- 85-litre sump base - fully welded and tested to contain spillages of harmful substances and prevent environmental contamination.
- 30-minute fire resistance - provides time to evacuate and limits fire spread in the event of an emergency.
- High and low level ventilation - allows airflow and prevents the dangerous build-up of fumes inside the vault.
- Twin 5-lever deadlocks - high-security locking mechanism with 3 keys supplied.
- Anti-jemmy system - unique internal and external jemmy-proof construction for maximum theft protection.
- Traffic yellow finish - distinctive bright yellow colour (RAL 1023) with hazard warning signs for easy identification of chemical storage.
- Fully galvanised and powder coated - maximum durability and weather protection for outdoor use.
- Forklift skids and lifting eyes - enables easy transportation around site using forklift or crane.
- Gas strut assisted lid - 300N gas struts with safety stay fitted as standard for safe operation.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
CB2 |
| External Dimensions (W x D x H) |
1300 x 675 x 670 mm |
| Internal Dimensions (W x D x H) |
1135 x 550 x 575 mm |
| Weight |
86 kg |
| Sump Capacity |
85 litres |
| Fire Resistance |
30 minutes |
| Material |
2mm and 3mm Steel |
| Colour |
Traffic Yellow (RAL 1023) |
| Finish |
Fully galvanised and powder coated |
| Locks |
Twin 5-lever deadlocks |
| Keys Supplied |
3 |
| Ventilation |
High and low level |
| Shelves |
None |
| Gas Strut |
300N with lid safety stay |
| Forklift Skids |
Yes |
| Lifting Eyes |
Yes |
| Anti-Jemmy System |
Internal and external |
| Safety Signage |
Pre-fitted hazard warning signs |
| COSHH Compliant |
Yes |
| Suitable For |
Outdoor storage of chemicals |
All dimensions and weights are approximate.
COSHH Compliant | 30-Minute Fire Resistance | 12-Month Warranty
The ChemBank CB2 meets all relevant HSE regulations governing the storage of hazardous materials and chemicals. The unit provides 30 minutes of fire resistance, giving time to evacuate should a fire break out. All Armorgard products are built in the UK and come with a 12-month manufacturer's warranty.
More About This Product
The Armorgard ChemBank CB2 is a secure hazardous storage vault designed specifically for the safe storage of chemicals on site or in the workplace. Fully COSHH compliant, the CB2 features a welded and tested 85-litre sump base to contain spillages, high and low level ventilation to prevent the build-up of fumes, and 30-minute fire resistance to protect contents in the event of a fire. The distinctive traffic yellow finish with hazard warning signage makes it easy to distinguish chemical storage from fuel storage - particularly beneficial on sites with multi-national workforces. Constructed from 2mm and 3mm steel with twin 5-lever deadlocks and a unique internal and external anti-jemmy system, the CB2 provides maximum security against theft and tampering. Forklift skids and lifting eyes enable easy transportation around site.
Suitable Applications
The ChemBank CB2 is designed for the secure outdoor storage of chemicals, hazardous substances, paints, solvents, cleaning agents, adhesives, and other materials requiring COSHH-compliant storage. The distinctive yellow colour helps distinguish chemical stores from fuel stores (which use red FlamBank units), making it particularly useful on sites with multi-national workforces where visual identification is essential. Suitable for construction sites, manufacturing facilities, workshops, warehouses, and any workplace handling hazardous chemicals. A site box stays put and is sized for a site compound; for tools that travel in a van or on a truck bed see the tool box range, and for flammables or chemicals a site security box adds a liquid-tight sump.
Suitable Applications
Site storage of oils, fuels, solvents, paints, adhesives and other hazardous liquids where a spill must be contained rather than reaching a drain or watercourse. Used across construction, plant depots, workshops and any operation storing chemicals under COSHH.
The bunded sump is the reason for the product. A spill inside the unit is captured rather than escaping, which is both a COSHH requirement and an environmental one — a discharge to a watercourse is an offence regardless of whether it was an accident.
Bunding, Fire Resistance and Segregation
The sump is the product. A bunded store captures a spill or a leaking container rather than letting it reach the ground, a drain or a watercourse. The sump capacity determines how much can be contained, and the conventional rule is that it should hold a meaningful proportion of the total stored volume — check the capacity against what you intend to keep in it rather than filling the unit to its physical limit.
Fire resistance buys time. A rated store is not fireproof; it holds back a fire long enough for people to get clear and for the fire service to arrive. That matters most where the store sits close to a work area or a boundary.
Segregation matters as much as containment. Incompatible substances stored together can react — oxidisers with fuels, acids with alkalis. A single bunded store keeps a spill contained, but it does not keep incompatible chemicals apart. Check your COSHH assessment for what may share a store.
Ventilation. Solvent vapours accumulate in a sealed space. Where the store holds anything that gives off vapour, ventilation is part of the safe arrangement rather than an optional feature.
Safety Information
- Store only substances your COSHH assessment permits to share a store.
- Do not exceed the sump capacity with the total volume stored.
- Keep incompatible substances separated — a bund contains a spill, it does not prevent a reaction.
- Keep the store locked and the keys controlled.
- Keep clear of ignition sources where flammable liquids are stored.
- Check the sump is empty and clean before use and after any spill.
- Ensure hazard signage reflects the actual contents.
- Follow the substance safety data sheets and your site COSHH assessment.
Inspection and Maintenance
The sump is the part that has to work, so it is the part to check. It must be empty, clean and free of standing water — a sump already holding rainwater or an old spill has no capacity left for the next one. Check the seams and welds for corrosion, since a sump that leaks is not a bund.
Inspect the door seals and locks, and confirm both keys turn freely. Check the galvanising and powder coating for damage, particularly around the base where spills sit and at the door edges where wear concentrates. Confirm hazard signage matches what is actually stored inside, which drifts over time as contents change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the ChemBank CB2 COSHH compliant?
Yes. The CB2 meets all relevant HSE regulations governing the storage of hazardous materials and chemicals, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) requirements.
Q: Can the ChemBank be used outdoors?
Yes. The CB2 is fully galvanised and powder coated for maximum durability and is suitable for outdoor storage of chemicals. The tough welded construction provides protection from both thieves and the elements.
Q: What is the difference between ChemBank (yellow) and FlamBank (red)?
ChemBank (traffic yellow) is designed for storage of chemicals and hazardous substances, while FlamBank (traffic red) is designed for storage of flammable liquids and fuels. The different colours make it easy to distinguish between chemical and fuel stores on site.
Q: What does the sump capacity mean in practice?
It is how much liquid the store will contain if a container leaks. Check it against the total volume you intend to store rather than filling the unit to its physical limit — the bund only works if it can hold what escapes.
Q: Does fire resistance mean fireproof?
No. A rated store holds back a fire for the stated period, which buys time for people to get clear and the fire service to arrive. It is not indefinite protection.
Q: Can I store any chemicals together?
Only what your COSHH assessment permits. A bund contains a spill; it does not stop incompatible substances reacting. Oxidisers and fuels, acids and alkalis should not share a store.
Q: Why does ventilation matter?
Because solvent vapours accumulate in a sealed space and can reach a flammable concentration. Where the store holds anything that gives off vapour, ventilation is part of the safe arrangement.
