Importance of Fertilizer Storage

Fertilizer storage is not only related to product quality, but also directly affects workplace safety and efficiency. In order to ensure that fertilizers are not affected by the environment or safety accidents occur during storage, good storage and housekeeping are essential.

First, fertilizers should be stored in a closed and safe place as far as possible, away from exposure to the elements such as sunlight and rain, to reduce the risk of theft and deterioration. The storage area must be well managed, scattered fertilizers must be removed regularly, and walls, floors and equipment must be kept clean. In addition, mechanical and electrical equipment must be prevented from fuel leakage to ensure that these equipment will not come into contact with fertilizers. Fertilizers should be handled with care to avoid damage to the packaging, thereby ensuring the quality of the product.

Indoor storage considerations

Indoor storage is an effective way to ensure the safety of fertilizers. Fertilizers are best stored in single-story buildings constructed of non-flammable materials such as concrete, brick, steel or asphalt. All buildings must have adequate ventilation to help quickly dissipate heat and smoke in the event of a fire or decomposition of the product. Here are some specific requirements for indoor storage of fertilizers:

Floor and stacking

The floor surface of the storage area should be flat and dry without pits. To prevent the fertilizer from coming into direct contact with the wet ground, bagged fertilizer should be placed on a tarp, but pallets are not recommended. In addition, the stacking height of bagged fertilizer should not exceed 35 layers. Stacking too high will affect the quality of the fertilizer at the bottom and increase the risk of stack collapse. Therefore, it is very important to reasonably control the stacking height.

The storage location of fertilizers should be at least 1 meter away from the eaves, beams, walls, etc. of the building. It is particularly important not to store urea near compound fertilizers. If they must be stored in the same warehouse, the two must be properly isolated.

Summarize

By following the above fertilizer storage guidelines, you can not only ensure the quality and stability of fertilizers, but also greatly improve workplace safety and efficiency. Good storage management is something that every fertilizer manufacturing and sales company should pay attention to and strictly implement in order to gain sustainable business growth and competitive advantage.