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Material Identification:

• Identify flammable and explosive materials based on Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ensure materials are labeled correctly, and details are logged in the Flammable Material Identification Log (Annexure-1).

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Storage Area Setup:

• Store materials in explosion-proof, ventilated storage cabinets located in designated flammable storage areas.
• Document storage conditions in the Flammable Material Storage Condition Log (Annexure-2).

5.2 Storage Conditions and Monitoring

1. Temperature and Humidity Control:
   • Maintain storage temperature as per SDS guidelines (typically between 15°C and 25°C) and humidity below 60%.
   • Log readings in the Temperature and Humidity Monitoring Log (Annexure-3).
2. Fire Safety Measures:
   • Install fire suppression systems and ensure fire extinguishers are accessible and inspected regularly.
   • Record fire safety equipment status in the Fire Safety Equipment Inspection Log (Annexure-4).

5.3 Handling and Movement of Flammable Materials

1. Material Handling Procedures:
   • Handle materials using spark-proof tools and anti-static clothing.
   • Document movements in the Flammable Material Movement Log (Annexure-5).
2. Emergency Handling Protocols:
   • Follow emergency protocols in case of spills or fire, and document incidents in the Emergency Incident Log (Annexure-6).

5.4 Training and Compliance

1. Employee Training:
   • Provide regular training on flammable material handling and emergency procedures.
   • Document training sessions in the Flammable Material Handling Training Log (Annexure-7).
2. Inspection and Audit:
   • Conduct monthly inspections and annual audits to ensure compliance with storage protocols.
   • Document findings in the Storage Inspection and Audit Log (Annexure-8).

5.5 Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions

1. Identifying Non-Conformance:
   • Log any non-conformances in the Flammable Material Non-Conformance Log (Annexure-9).
2. Corrective Actions:
   • Implement corrective actions and document them in the non-conformance log, ensuring follow-up for resolution.

6. Abbreviations

• SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
• GMP: Good Manufacturing Practice
• QA: Quality Assurance
• SDS: Safety Data Sheet

7. Documents

1. Flammable Material Identification Log (Annexure-1)
2. Flammable Material Storage Condition Log (Annexure-2)
3. Temperature and Humidity Monitoring Log (Annexure-3)
4. Fire Safety Equipment Inspection Log (Annexure-4)
5. Flammable Material Movement Log (Annexure-5)
6. Emergency Incident Log (Annexure-6)
7. Flammable Material Handling Training Log (Annexure-7)
8. Storage Inspection and Audit Log (Annexure-8)
9. Flammable Material Non-Conformance Log (Annexure-9)

8. References

• 21 CFR Part 211 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Finished Pharmaceuticals
• OSHA Standards for Hazardous Materials
• WHO Guidelines on Good Storage Practices
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Guidelines

9. SOP Version

Version: 2.0

10. Approval Section

	Prepared By	Checked By	Approved By
Signature
Date
Name
Designation
Department

Annexure-1: Flammable Material Identification Log

Date	Material Name	Batch Number	Hazard Classification	Identified By
10/04/2025	Solvent A	Batch 00123	Flammable	Ravi Kumar

Annexure-2: Flammable Material Storage Condition Log

Date	Material Name	Storage Temperature (°C)	Humidity (%)	Inspected By
10/04/2025	Solvent A	20°C	55%	Neha Verma

Annexure-3: Temperature and Humidity Monitoring Log

Date	Area	Temperature (°C)	Humidity (%)	Checked By
10/04/2025	Flammable Storage Room	18°C	50%	Amit Joshi

Annexure-4: Fire Safety Equipment Inspection Log

Date	Equipment Type	Inspection Status	Inspected By	Remarks
10/04/2025	Fire Extinguisher	Functional	Priya Singh	No Issues

Annexure-5: Flammable Material Movement Log

Date	Material Name	Batch Number	Moved From	Moved To	Moved By
10/04/2025	Solvent A	Batch 00123	Flammable Storage Room	Processing Area	Kiran Patel

Annexure-6: Emergency Incident Log

Date	Incident Description	Response Taken	Handled By	Remarks
10/04/2025	Minor Spill	Contained and Cleaned	Ajay Sharma	No Injury

Annexure-7: Flammable Material Handling Training Log

Date	Employee Name	Training Topic	Trainer	Remarks
10/04/2025	Sanjay Mehta	Flammable Material Handling	QA Manager	Successfully Completed

Annexure-8: Storage Inspection and Audit Log

Date	Inspector Name	Findings	Corrective Actions
10/04/2025	QA Supervisor	Temperature Slightly High	Adjusted Cooling System

Annexure-9: Flammable Material Non-Conformance Log

Date	Non-Conformance Description	Corrective Action	Handled By	Status
10/04/2025	Improper Labeling	Relabeled Correctly	Neha Verma	Closed

Revision History:

Revision Date	Revision No.	Revision Details	Reason for Revision	Approved By
01/01/2024	1.0	Initial Version	New SOP Implementation	QA Head
10/04/2025	2.0	Updated storage monitoring procedures and added emergency response protocols.	Regulatory Update	QA Head