This is a table of chemical storage code colors, as devised by J. T. Baker. These are the standard color codes in the chemical industry. Except for the stripe code, chemicals assigned a color code generally may be stored safely with other chemicals with the same code. However, there are many exceptions, so it is important to be familiar with the safety requirements for every chemical in your inventory.
J. T. Baker Chemical Storage Color Code Table
| Color | Storage Notes |
| White | Corrosive. May be harmful to eyes, mucous membranes and skin. Store separate from combustible and flammable chemicals. |
| Yellow | Reactive/Oxidizer. May react violently with water, air or other chemicals. Store separate from combustible and flammable reagents. |
| Red | Flammable. Store separately only with other flammable chemicals. |
| Blue | Toxic. Chemical is hazardous to health if ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Store separately in a secure area. |
| Green | Reagent presents no more than a moderate hazard in any category. General chemical storage. |
| Gray | Used by Fisher instead of green. Reagent presents no more than a moderate hazard in any category. General chemical storage. |
| Orange | Obsolete color code, replaced by green. Reagent presents no more than a moderate hazard in any category. General chemical storage. |
| Stripes | Incompatible with other reagents of the same color code. Store separately. |
