Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping
BoxSAFE CX
- Non Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
- 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
- 9 Pallets or Totes
- 302 Square Feet storage
Aluminum Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Aluminum (Al). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Aluminum
Aluminum is a lightweight, silvery-white metal commonly used in the production of various household items such as foil, cans, and cooking utensils. It is also used in industrial applications such as construction materials and in the aerospace industry.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Not applicable
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Storage temperature
- Not applicable
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Aluminum should not be stored with acids as this can result in the release of hydrogen gas.
Not applicable
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Aluminum
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Aluminum (Al). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Additional extinguishing notes: Consult lab settings, dry sand
Always confirm extinguishing agents against the manufacturer SDS and your authority having jurisdiction before specifying a rental building fire-suppression package.
Storage & segregation guidance
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Aluminum should account for its listed hazards (Not applicable), climate control needs (Not applicable), and segregation requirements. Aluminum should not be stored with acids as this can result in the release of hydrogen gas.
Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and How the NFPA 704 hazard rating works when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting Point: 660.32 °C; Boiling Point: 2519 °C
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Aluminum
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rated
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rate
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 20 ft
- 27 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Material handling
How do you manage your bulk chemical storage?
US Hazmat Rentals buildings are designed around the primary storage formats teams use in the field — each path opens the matching storage solution on ushazmatrentals.com.
IBC Totes
Large-volume tote storage with forklift-ready handling inside compliant buildings.
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55 Gallon Drums
Drum and pallet-adjacent workflows sized for secondary containment and segregation.
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Palletized Materials
Pallet-in, pallet-out layouts for packaged chemicals and rack-ready inventory.
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Small Containers
Locker and cabinet-scale storage for cans, jars, and other small-format chemicals.
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We have solutions designed for your workflow process needs.
Frequently asked questions
How should Aluminum be stored?
Store Aluminum in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Not applicable). Climate range guidance: Not applicable. Compatibility notes: Aluminum should not be stored with acids as this can result in the release of hydrogen gas. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Aluminum flammable?
Aluminum is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.
What hazard class is Aluminum?
Aluminum is listed as: Not applicable. Not applicable
What fire suppression is recommended for Aluminum?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Aluminum (Al). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Is compliant Aluminum storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Aluminum. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.