Chemical Storage Sign – Warning Format
Product code: PS-WAR008
A portrait yellow-and-black Chemical Storage Area warning sign with a drum pictogram for a verified approach to a designated chemical store or storage zone.
Material
Rigid plastic sheet suited to indoor and sheltered or general outdoor applications, subject to the print finish and site exposure.
Viewing distance is indicative; check approach distance, lighting and mounting position for the site.
Includes $2.45 GST
- Australia-wide shipping; live or quoted freight depends on order size
- Off-the-shelf safety-sign artwork is supplied as shown; no design proof is required.
- Dispatch timing depends on current stock and order quantity.
| Quantity | Unit (inc GST) | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | $27.00 | — |
| 5-9 | $24.84 | 8% off |
| 10-24 | $22.95 | 15% off |
| 25-49 | $20.52 | 24% off |
| 50-99 | $18.36 | 32% off |
| 100+ | $16.20 | 40% off |
View volume pricing
| Quantity | Unit (inc GST) | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | $27.00 | — |
| 5-9 | $24.84 | 8% off |
| 10-24 | $22.95 | 15% off |
| 25-49 | $20.52 | 24% off |
| 50-99 | $18.36 | 32% off |
| 100+ | $16.20 | 40% off |
Product details
Confirm that a general storage warning is the right message
Order this fixed face only when the required message is CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA with a general drum warning pictogram. A store may instead or additionally need a specific danger, prohibition, mandatory-PPE, HAZCHEM, dangerous-goods class or emergency-information sign. Match every required message to the chemicals and controls at the location.
Place it beside the storage hazard
Mount the face on the normal approach so people can see the warning before entering or opening the storage area. Check every doorway or access path, keep the complete pictogram and legend unobstructed, and avoid placing it where a door, cage gate, shelving or parked equipment hides it from view.
Keep chemical and emergency information complete
Maintain the required labels on containers and keep current safety data sheets and the hazardous-chemicals register accessible. Where threshold quantities trigger placards or a manifest, display and maintain those prescribed records and signs separately. The generic yellow face must not be used to cover or simplify substance-specific emergency information.
Choose the material and maintain legibility
Use vinyl only on a clean, smooth and compatible surface; use a rigid face where the substrate or exposure calls for mechanical fixing. Select the portrait size from the approach distance and mounting area, keep the warning upright, and replace the face if dirt, chemical attack, damage or fading makes the drum pictogram or words difficult to recognise.
Check the sign format before ordering
This fixed Chemical Storage Area face is a general approach warning. It does not identify the stored chemicals and is not an outer HAZCHEM placard, dangerous-goods information placard, container label, manifest or product certification. Confirm the exact signs and controls required for the chemicals, quantities and jurisdiction.
- Safe Work Australia — Hazardous chemical signs and placards — Safe Work Australia distinguishes general safety signs from prescribed hazardous-chemical placards. It says safety signs should be next to the hazard and clearly visible on approach, while Schedule 11 threshold quantities can trigger specific outer, bulk or packaged-goods placards using WHS Regulation and ADG Code formats. Read source (opens in a new tab)This generic yellow CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA face does not contain the set HAZCHEM wording, dimensions, shipping name, UN number, HAZCHEM code or dangerous-goods class labels required by those placard formats.
- SafeWork NSW — Placarding for storage of hazardous chemicals — SafeWork NSW explains the NSW WHS Regulation placard types, including outer HAZCHEM warning placards and information placards for hazardous chemicals in bulk or packages, with prescribed content, dimensions and maintenance requirements. Read source (opens in a new tab)The NSW guidance is jurisdiction-specific. Check the regulator and WHS regulation that apply to the site before deciding whether this general warning face is sufficient alongside the required placards.
- Safe Work Australia — Manifest requirements for hazardous chemicals — Safe Work Australia says quantities above Schedule 11 manifest thresholds can require a current hazardous-chemicals manifest containing classifications, quantities, locations, site plans and emergency contacts for emergency services. Read source (opens in a new tab)A Chemical Storage Area sign does not replace the register, manifest, site plan or regulator notification that may be required. Verify the relevant threshold quantities and local requirements.
Before ordering
- Confirm the chemicals, quantities, containers and jurisdiction that govern the storage area.
- Check that CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA and the drum warning pictogram are the required general message.
- Identify every required HAZCHEM, dangerous-goods class, PPE, access and emergency-information sign separately.
- Choose the portrait size, material and fixing method for each approach and mounting surface.
- Confirm labels, safety data sheets, register, manifest, segregation, containment and emergency controls remain complete.
This is general product information, not legal or engineering advice. A safety sign is one part of a workplace control system; confirm the site and jurisdictional requirements before ordering.
Product guidance reviewed by Platinum Signs ecommerce and product team. Last reviewed: .
Material options
Rigid plastic sheet suited to indoor and sheltered or general outdoor applications, subject to the print finish and site exposure.
Indicative durability: Medium-term use; site conditions apply · Typical use: Warehouses, factories, permanent indoor/outdoor
Peel-and-stick vinyl for smooth surfaces. Walls, doors, machinery, and equipment labelling.
Indicative durability: Short- to medium-term use; surface and exposure affect service life · Typical use: Indoor walls, equipment labels, smooth surfaces
Lightweight corrugated plastic board. Easy to fix to fences, hoarding, and temporary structures.
Indicative durability: Temporary use; exposure and installation affect service life · Typical use: Construction sites, temporary signage, events
Rigid coated sheet steel suited to demanding indoor and outdoor installations. Print life depends on finish, exposure, edges and mounting.
Indicative durability: Long-term substrate; print and site conditions apply · Typical use: Permanent installations, harsh environments
Size guide
Viewing distances are selection aids, not prescribed compliance distances. Check the site approach, lighting, wording and mounting position.
| Size | Indicative distance | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 225 x 300mm | Up to 5m | Indoor, close range |
| 300 x 450mm | Up to 10m | Standard indoor/outdoor |
| 450 x 600mm | Up to 15m | Outdoor, site entrances |
Optional finishes
Pre-drilled Holes (4 corners)
4 pre-drilled mounting holes in each corner for easy screw or cable-tie installation.
Available with rigid materials only.
Lamination
Clear protective overlaminate for added UV and scratch resistance. Service life still depends on the print, exposure, cleaning and installation.
Available with vinyl or aluminium only.
Reflective Class 1 (High Intensity)
High-intensity prismatic reflective film. Confirm the grade required by the project specification and relevant authority.
Available with vinyl or aluminium only.
Reflective Class 2 (Engineer Grade)
Engineer-grade reflective film for general site visibility. Confirm suitability for the lighting, approach distance and project specification.
Available with vinyl or aluminium only.
Specifications
| Product code | PS-WAR008 |
|---|---|
| Selected SKU | PS-WAR008-225X300-PP16 |
| Product | Chemical Storage Sign – Warning Format |
| Category | Warning Signs |
| Format guidance | Yellow warning face with a black triangle and drum pictogram above CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA; verify the chemical-specific hazards, threshold duties and supporting signs |
| Printing | UV direct print |
| Selected material | Polypropylene (1.6mm) |
| Selected size | 225 x 300mm (Small) |
| Indicative durability | Medium-term use; site conditions apply |
| Indicative viewing distance | Up to 5m |
| Available sizes | 225 x 300mm (Small), 300 x 450mm (Medium), 450 x 600mm (Large) |
| Available materials | Polypropylene (1.6mm), Self-Adhesive Vinyl (Sticker), Corflute (5mm), Colorbond Steel (0.6mm) |
Selected specifications update with the material and size controls above.
Frequently asked questions
What is printed on this Chemical Storage sign?
The verified portrait artwork has a yellow field, black double border, black warning triangle with a drum pictogram, and the exact words CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. It does not identify a chemical, dangerous-goods class, UN number, HAZCHEM code, required PPE or emergency contact.
Where should a Chemical Storage Area sign be installed?
Place it next to the identified storage hazard where it is clearly visible to people approaching the area, such as at the entry to a chemical room, cage, cabinet zone or store. Check door swings, sightlines and every normal approach, and keep the face separate from labels or placards that emergency services must read.
Is this sign a HAZCHEM or dangerous-goods placard?
No. The generic yellow warning face is not the prescribed outer HAZCHEM placard and does not contain the shipping name, UN number, HAZCHEM code or ADG class labels used on bulk or packaged-goods placards. Where placard threshold quantities are exceeded, use the exact placards required by the applicable WHS regulation and ADG Code.
Does it replace chemical labels, safety data sheets or a manifest?
No. Container labels, current safety data sheets, the hazardous-chemicals register and any required manifest or site plan are separate controls. The storage system may also need segregation, ventilation, spill containment, fire protection, restricted access and emergency procedures based on the chemicals and quantities present.
Which material, size and mounting option should I choose?
Polypropylene is the default rigid option. Self-adhesive vinyl suits a clean smooth surface, 5 mm Corflute suits temporary identification, and Colorbond steel provides a stronger mechanically fixed face. The portrait sizes are 225 × 300 mm, 300 × 450 mm and 450 × 600 mm. Confirm any prescribed sign or placard dimensions separately; optional holes apply only to rigid materials.
What volume discounts apply?
Automatic volume pricing is 5–9 signs: 8% off, 10–24 signs: 15% off, 25–49 signs: 24% off, 50–99 signs: 32% off, 100+ signs: 40% off. The configurator is the source of truth and updates the unit price as quantity changes.