To minimize fire risk, where should aerosols be stored?

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Aerosols are usually pressurized and flammable, so to minimize fire risk they should be stored in a dedicated area designed for flammable materials. A flammable storage area or cabinet is built to limit heat exposure, contain leaks, and reduce ignition sources, which is essential for aerosols. Storing them in non-flammable storage isn’t appropriate because the contents are flammable; cold storage isn’t specifically about fire safety for aerosols and may not meet required containment standards; leaving aerosols on open benches creates obvious ignition and puncture hazards. Therefore, the best practice is to keep aerosols with other flammable products in a proper flammable storage area.