Do you need to find Used Dangerous Goods Shipping Containers? The answer to this question is a resounding ‘yes’ if your company handles or stores hazardous materials. Because when it comes to these sorts of cargo, you need a reliable and safe storage solution. Not just for the safety of your workers, but also to ensure your business is compliant with Australian regulations.

Second Hand Dangerous Goods Shipping Containers

A lot of businesses today are opting for used dangerous goods shipping containers to help keep their hazardous materials under control and to reduce the risk of injury or harm to the environment. Because they are built from impenetrable steel and can stand up to the elements, as well as time, they are a safe and reliable storage option.

Pesticides, glues, antifreeze, pool chemicals – these dangerous materials can lead to chemical burns and other problems if not handled correctly. When not stored, sealed and secured the right way, exposure can lead to a range of health issues, from headaches to harm to the lungs, liver or kidneys.

Fortunately the Australian dangerous goods shipping containers you can find today offer the safety features and functionality you need to make managing these materials, and living up to Australian Hazardous Goods Regulations, hassle-free and cost-effective.

Types of Dangerous Goods You Can Store in Shipping Containers

At Port Shipping Containers, we offer a range of high-quality, tested and properly modified used shipping containers for storing dangerous goods in Australia safely, including HAZMAT certified goods containers.

Rest easy knowing your materials are safely held within an unbreakable, weather-proof steel box. These Used Dangerous Goods Shipping Containers are effective for goods classed as hazardous or dangerous, as well as other moderately hazardous materials that you don’t want spilling on the ground or polluting the air around your worksite. Here’s a look at some of the materials you can store.

  • Flammable materials like petrol
  • Corrosive substances like battery acid
  • Gas cylinders
  • Substances containing heavy metals
  • Paints
  • Chlorine bleach
  • Chemical fertilisers and pesticides
  • Brake fluid and antifreeze
  • Any other toxic, caustic, or potentially flammable substance

Features of Used Dangerous Goods Shipping Containers

Port Shipping Containers include all the safety features you need to keep you, and anyone who accesses the 2nd hand dangerous goods container, safe; like an internal safety door handle and a fully wielded steel floor. Depending on what dangerous goods you need to store, we’ll fit out the container with the right ventilation and non-spark mesh flooring for extra peace of mind.

Labelling is also important – you don’t want someone to mistake your used dangerous goods shipping containers for the worksite lunchroom. That’s why we always paint shipping containers intended for hazardous materials in appropriate colours, like a warning yellow or orange, and include proper labelling and safety signage as is necessary.

Not sure what size and modifications you need for safe storage? We’ve been supplying shipping containers for dangerous and hazardous goods for years. Call us to find out more about our Used Dangerous Goods Shipping Containers, and we’ll make sure you have exactly what your business needs.