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Select optionsOur COSHH chemical storage containers provide a secure, fully compliant solution for storing hazardous substances. Suitable for flammable liquids, pesticides and industrial chemicals, each unit arrives ready for use. Every container is designed, modified and delivered by our in-house team, and built to meet current HSE regulations.
All our COSHH containers are designed to protect your people and the environment with essential safety features to ensure you meet all UK regulations.
Fully welded mild steel Durbar floor and raised door upstand form a secure, sealed bund across the base of the container, capturing leaks and spills and allowing safe, controlled removal via a built-in drainage tap.
Fitted with 400×400 louvre vents as standard, our containers keep air moving continuously, dispersing harmful fumes before they can build up and protecting anyone who needs to access the store.
Heavy duty steel doors and a factory fitted lock box mean only authorised personnel can get in. Your hazardous materials stay protected from theft, tampering, and accidental exposure at all times.
Available in 9ft, 10ft, and 20ft, our standard COSHH containers cover everything from compact site stores to high volume chemical storage, with bespoke sizes available if you need something different.
Not sure what to expect from a COSHH container? Our team walks you through the key features in under two minutes, from the bunded floor to the louvre vents, so you know exactly what to expect before you buy.
With over four decades of experience in the container industry, we bring proven knowledge and attention to detail to every COSHH unit we supply, giving you a reliable solution for safe, compliant storage of hazardous substances.
With over 40 years of experience supplying COSHH chemical storage containers, we understand what safe, compliant storage requires. Our team can help you choose the right size, features and setup, so you can store hazardous materials with confidence.
Get in touch for expert advice, product recommendations or a custom quote based on your requirements.
A COSHH chemical storage container is a purpose-built unit designed to safely store hazardous substances in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations. These containers include features such as spill containment, ventilation and secure access to support safe storage on site.
Yes, all our COSHH storage containers are built to meet current HSE guidelines, COSHH regulations, and DSEAR requirements for flammable substances, helping you store hazardous materials safely and stay compliant with UK regulations.
We offer standard units from 9ft up to 20ft, but we can build chemical stores in almost any size up to 40ft. The right size depends on the volume of chemicals you need to store and whether you need walk in access for your staff.
All our containers are built from heavy-duty Corten steel, secure doors and fitted lock boxes to restrict access to authorised personnel and protect hazardous materials from theft or tampering.
Yes, COSHH containers are designed for outdoor use on construction sites, industrial yards and other environments where safe, compliant chemical storage is required.
Yes, we offer bespoke modifications including shelving, additional ventilation, lighting and layout adjustments to suit your specific storage requirements.
See some of the ways our amazing customers are using their containers.
Case StudiesBlackpool Zoo has rehomed a group of rescued Sulcata tortoises, several of them seized by UK customs from smugglers, in a converted 16ft shipping container on its Kidepo Trail.
Case StudiesUniversal Containers was commissioned to design and build a bespoke container gym for Salford City FC, providing players with a dedicated on-site training space.
Case StudiesDespite restricted site access, we delivered a fully insulated, light-filled container office with carefully planned glazing, heating and electrics. The finished space provides a practical, year-round working environment suited for everyday use.
Case StudiesWe built a fully functional compact coffee shop from a shipping container with doors for customer access, a roller shutter for security, a serving hatch, and a small kitchen area complete with water heater and sink.
Case StudiesIn the pursuit of enhancing their museum and workshop facility, the Locomotive Society sought a creative solution to provide a welcoming space for their members, while adhering to the historical aesthetic of their railway centric environment.
Case StudiesUniversal Containers embarked on an exciting project to enhance a garden centre’s retail experience by supplying and customising two shipping container cabins. The goal was to seamlessly link these cabins on-site and transform them into a vibrant and functional gift shop.
Case StudiesA restaurant had been operating successfully for several years. However, due to increasing demand and limited space within the restaurant premises, the owners decided to expand their operations by introducing an outdoor catering unit.
Case StudiesThe local rugby club had been using a small, outdated ticket booth that no longer met their needs. The club’s management sought a more efficient and visually appealing solution that could accommodate their growing fan base.
Case StudiesThe client, an Industrial Chemical Storage Company specialising in chemical production and storage, faced the challenge of storing hazardous chemicals on their premises while adhering to stringent health and safety regulations.
ShippingUniversal Containers take pride in continually pushing the boundaries in product development within the shipping container industry.
These 2 large 32x10ft cabins were built for a British transport company. They requested a large space to act as a welfare facility for drivers and staff in the peak district. Due to the customer’s specific requirements, one unit was not large enough so we suggested 2 units, however floor space was an issue on-siteContinue reading “32ft × 10ft Stacked Cabins”
OfficesThis particular office unit was completed for a North-West-based container hire company.
Custom Built Atex Coshh store for storing gas bottles. This unit was custom built with corrugated steel panels 20ft long x 10ft wide. It had a fully ventilated floor from galvanised steel mesh, as well as 4 aluminium louver vents in the walls. We also fitted galvanised box section racks with chains on to holdContinue reading “20×10 Gas Bottle Store”
Corrugated steel cabin 32ft x 10ft with adjustable jacklegs anti vandal steel personnel door and anti-vandal aluminium sliding windows in steel shutters. Painted externally in non-corrosive container paint in a vibrant red. Internally with walls where lined in a cost-effective melamine faced chipboard and fully insulated throughout in Rockwool. The floor had hard wearing vinylContinue reading “Corrugated 32×10 Office / Store room”
Standard shipping container transformed into a bespoke storage unit. With multiple purposes across many industries. For example, self-storage companies or engineering companies for members of staff to lock tools away when not in use. The unit was split evenly into 8 small rooms approximately 5ftx4ft each by steel partition walls for security. Each room withContinue reading “20ft Multi-Bay Unit”
10ft container conversion for an off-grid company custom built to house a very large generator. The customer wanted a unit with multiple apertures and louver vents to allow for ventilation, they wanted all openings to have cover hoods to help stop water coming in. The Universal CAD team had a meeting with the client toContinue reading “10ft Generator Housing Container”
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