Benzoyl Chloride Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Benzoyl Chloride (C7H5ClO). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

Benzoyl Chloride molecular formula

About Benzoyl Chloride

Benzoyl chloride is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor. It is used in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other organic chemicals.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Flammable liquid
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
149
Storage temperature
32 to 86
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Strong oxidizers, strong bases, amines, water, and metals should be avoided when storing benzoyl chloride.

Flammable liquids are those that have a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 pounds per square inch absolute (psia) at 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Benzoyl Chloride

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Benzoyl Chloride (C7H5ClO). *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 or CO2

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 Benzoyl Chloride should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquid), climate control needs (32 to 86), and segregation requirements. Strong oxidizers, strong bases, amines, water, and metals should be avoided when storing benzoyl chloride.

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

Properties: Liquid, Melting point: -1 °C, Boiling Point: 198 °C

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Benzoyl Chloride

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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Frequently asked questions

How should Benzoyl Chloride be stored?

Store Benzoyl Chloride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquid). Climate range guidance: 32 to 86. Compatibility notes: Strong oxidizers, strong bases, amines, water, and metals should be avoided when storing benzoyl chloride. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Benzoyl Chloride flammable?

Yes — Benzoyl Chloride is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 149. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Benzoyl Chloride?

Benzoyl Chloride is listed as: Flammable liquid. Flammable liquids are those that have a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 pounds per square inch absolute (psia) at 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

What fire suppression is recommended for Benzoyl Chloride?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Benzoyl Chloride (C7H5ClO). *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 Benzoyl Chloride storage available for rent?

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