Flammable Material and Explosion-Proof Refrigerators
Thermo Scientific flammable material and explosion-proof refrigerators are designed to meet your safety requirements for cold storage of volatile material or materials in hazardous environments. Our units will meet your temperature, reliability, performance, and compliance needs, and more. All flammable material refrigerators and explosion-proof refrigerators meet NFPA and OSHA standards. Availability of some units may be limited in certain geographic regions.
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Value flammable material storage (FMS) refrigerators
These refrigerators are designed to be used for the storage of volatiles, compounds, and solvents where a spark-free internal cabinet environment is required. Household/commercial refrigerators and freezers are not suitable; they have components in their electrical and refrigeration systems that can trigger explosions of flammable air-vapor mixtures inside the unit. Thermo Scientific flammable storage laboratory refrigerators are available from under-counter models to full-height, freestanding options.
5 cu. ft. FMS Refrigerator | 20 cu. ft. FMS Refrigerator | 20 cu. ft. FMS Corrosion-Resistant Refrigerator | 50 cu. ft. FMS Refrigerator | |
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05FREETSA; 115V/60Hz |
20FREETSA; 115V/60Hz |
20FRCETSA; 115V/60Hz |
50FREETSA; 115V/60Hz |
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Availability | North America only | North America only | North America only | North America only |
Compliance | UL, NFPA1, OSHA1 | cCSAus, NFPA1, OSHA1 | cCSAus, NFPA1, OSHA1 | UL, NFPA1, OSHA1 |
Temperature range | 1° to 12°C | 1° to 12°C | 1° to 12°C | 1° to 12°C |
Capacity | 5.5 cu. ft. (155.7L) | 20.9 cu. ft. (591.8L) | 20.9 cu. ft. (591.8L) | 50 cu. ft. (1415.8L) |
Plug type | NEMA 5-15P | NEMA 5-15P | NEMA 5-15P | NEMA 5-15P |
User interface | Exterior thermostat | Exterior thermostat | Exterior thermostat | Exterior thermostat |
Defrost | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Security | Built-in key lock | Built-in key lock | Built-in key lock | NA |
Interior cabinet |
ABS plastic | Epoxy coated steel | Epoxy coated steel; corrosion resistant stainless steel interior door and shelves |
Stainless steel |
Interior (DxWxH) | 18 x 20 x 28 in. (45 x 51 x 71cm) |
24 x 28 x 58 in. (60 x 71 x 147cm) |
24 x 28 x 58 in. (60 x 71 x 147cm) |
27 x 46 x 59 in. (67 x 116 x 150cm) |
Exterior (LxWxH) | 28 x 24 x 34 in. (71 x 60 x 85cm) |
36 x 34 x 73 in. (91 x 86 x 186cm) |
36 x 34 x 73 in. (91 x 86 x 186cm) |
34 x 52 x 77 in. (87 x 132 x 196cm) |
Shipping weight | 120 lb. (54.5kg) | 230 lb. (104.3kg) | 230 lb. (104.3kg) | 420 lb. (190.5kg) |
High-performance flammable storage refrigerators
Our high-performance manual defrost FMS refrigerators are designed to meet stringent US Pharmacopeia standards for drug storage as well as the NFPA safety provisions for the storage of flammable liquids.1 Each model is listed by UL as a special purpose refrigerator or freezer intended for flammable material storage in accordance with NFPA 45 and 99.1
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Request a quote | TSFMS2305A; 115V/60Hz |
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Availability | North America only | North America only | North America only |
Compliance | UL, NFPA1, OSHA1 | UL, NFPA1, OSHA1 | UL, NFPA1, OSHA1 |
Temperature range | 1°C to 8°C | 1°C to 8°C | 1°C to 8°C |
Capacity | 23 cu. ft. (651L) | 23 cu. ft. (651L) | 23 cu. ft. (651L) |
User interface | Microprocessor controller | Microprocessor controller | Microprocessor controller |
Access port & casters |
1-inch port, casters standard | 1-inch port, casters standard | 1-inch port, casters standard |
Chart recorder |
Factory installed option (North America only) | Factory installed option (North America only) |
Factory installed option (North America only) |
Defrost | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Security | Lockable doors, audio/visual alarms | Lockable doors, audio/visual alarms | Lockable doors, audio/visual alarms |
Interior cabinet |
Ignition-free, scratch-resistent painted steel | Ignition-free, scratch-resistent painted steel | Ignition-free, scratch-resistent painted steel |
Interior (DxWxH) | 29 x 24 x 58 in. (73.7 x 61 x 147.3cm) |
29 x 24 x 58 in. (73.7 x 61 x 147.3cm) |
29 x 24 x 58 in. (73.7 x 61 x 147.3cm) |
Exterior (LxWxH) | 37 x 28 x 78.6 in. (94 x 72 x 200cm) |
37 x 28 x 78.6 in. (94 x 72 x 200cm) |
37 x 28 x 78.6 in. (94 x 72 x 200cm) |
Shipping weight | 425 lbs. (193kg) | 425 lbs. (193kg) | 425 lbs. (193kg) |
1Products complying with the applicable requirements of NFPA 70, "National Electric Code", NPFA 45, "Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals," and NFPA 99 "Health Care Facilities" are considered to meet the OSHA guidelines for these types of facilities. These units have no internal electrical components that could trigger an explosion or fire of flammable materials inside the unit. Flammable material storage units are not for use in classified hazardous locations which require the use of explosion-proof units.
Explosion-proof refrigerators
Spark-free interiors and exteriors reduce the risk of explosion. These lab refrigerators are designed to be used in Class 1, Groups C and D, and Class 1, Zone 1, Group IIB areas where ignitable materials are normally present. Thermo Scientific explosion-proof laboratory refrigerators are particularly suited for safe storage in hazardous environments. Models are available from under-counter to full height, freestanding.
5.5 cu. ft. Explosion-Proof Refrigerator | 20.9 cu. ft. Explosion-Proof Refrigerator | 20.9 cu. ft. Explosion-Proof Corrosion Resistant Refrigerator | |
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05EREETSA; 115V/60Hz |
20EREETSA; 115V/60Hz |
20ERCETSA; 115V/60Hz |
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Availability | North America only | North America only | North America only |
Compliance | UL, NFPA1 | cCSAus | cCSAus |
Temperature range | 1°C to 12°C | 1°C to 12°C | 1°C to 12°C |
Capacity | 5.5 cu. ft. (155.7L) | 20.9 cu. ft. (592L) | 20.9 cu. ft. (592L) |
Plug type | Hardwired to prevent sparking and accidental disconnection | Hardwired to prevent sparking and accidental disconnection | Hardwired to prevent sparking and accidental disconnection |
User interface | Thermostat and compressor components in vapor-proof enclosure | Thermostat and compressor components in vapor-proof enclosure | Thermostat and compressor components in vapor-proof enclosure |
Defrost | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Security | Built-in key lock | Built-in key lock | Built-in key lock |
Interior cabinet |
ABS plastic | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
Interior (DxWxH) | 18 x 20 x 28 in. (45 x 51 x 71cm) |
24 x 28 x 58 in. (60 x 71 x 147cm) |
24 x 28 x 58 in. (60 x 71 x 147cm) |
Exterior (LxWxH) | 28 x 24 x 34 in. (71 x 60 x 85cm) |
34 x 34 x 78 in. (82 x 86 x 186cm) |
34 x 34 x 78 in. (82 x 86 x 186cm) |
Shipping weight | 120 lbs. (54.5kg) | 283 lbs. (128kg) | 283 lbs. (128kg) |
Thermo Scientific FMS high-performance refrigerators and freezers meet industry protocol for the storage of critical, potentially flammable, pharmaceutical-grade materials or samples containing trace amounts of flammables that could cause a spark.
Flammable material storage
Explosion proof storage