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The Eagle biohazardous waste safety can has a “Biohazardlabel and a foot-operated lid to enable the hands-free disposal of biohazardous waste. The can is made of HDPE high-density polyethylene which is resistant to rust dents and certain chemicals. This product complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA Standard 1910.1030 on blood-borne pathogens for the safe containment of infectious waste. It is FM Approved.Hazardous storage cans are used to safely store transport and dispense flammable or hazardous liquids. They are typically made of polyethylene 24-gauge galvanized steel or 24-gauge stainless steel. Gauge is a measure of thickness; the lower the gauge the thicker the material. Hazardous storage cans come in a variety of styles such as Type I cans which have a single spout for filling and pouring and Type II cans which have a flexible metal hose for pouring and a second opening for filling. They are often color-coded for different liquids for instance red cans for gasoline blue cans for kerosene yellow cans for diesel fuel or green cans for oil. Other common features include flame arrestors which help prevent the liquid inside the can from igniting and seam welds which help prevent leaks. Certain hazardous storage cans are FM Approved and many meet National Fire Protection Association NFPA and Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA standards for the storage and handling of flammable liquids. Hazardous storage cans are used in a variety of commercial and industrial environments and can also be suitable for home use.Eagle Manufacturing Company manufactures industrial safety haz-mat and storage products that meet International Organization for Standardization ISO standards for quality assurance. The company founded in 1894 is headquartered in Wellsburg VA.