Benzaldehyde Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Benzaldehyde (C7H6O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

Benzaldehyde molecular formula

About Benzaldehyde

Benzaldehyde is a colorless liquid with a strong, sweet odor that is used as a flavoring agent in food and as a fragrance in perfumes and other cosmetic products. It is also used in the manufacture of some other chemicals.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Flammable liquid (Division 3)
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
141°F
Storage temperature
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and flames.
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and alkalis.

This substance is a flammable liquid that can ignite easily and cause fire and explosion.

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Benzaldehyde

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Benzaldehyde (C7H6O). *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: dry chemical, CO2, water spray, alcohol or polymer foam extinguishers.

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 Benzaldehyde should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquid (Division 3)), climate control needs (Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and flames.), and segregation requirements. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and alkalis.

Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Colorless liquid with a sweet odor, Melting point: -26°C, Boiling point: 178.5°C

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Benzaldehyde

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 228 Square Feet storage
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  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 10 ft
    • 12 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 48 Square Feet storage
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  • Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote Storage

    Single Tote & Pallet Storage

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
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Material handling

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

How should Benzaldehyde be stored?

Store Benzaldehyde in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquid (Division 3)). Climate range guidance: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and flames.. Compatibility notes: Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and alkalis. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Benzaldehyde flammable?

Yes — Benzaldehyde is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 141°F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Benzaldehyde?

Benzaldehyde is listed as: Flammable liquid (Division 3). This substance is a flammable liquid that can ignite easily and cause fire and explosion.

What fire suppression is recommended for Benzaldehyde?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Benzaldehyde (C7H6O). *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 Benzaldehyde storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Benzaldehyde. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.