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
Boron Tribromide Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Boron Tribromide (BBr3). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Boron Tribromide
Boron tribromide is a colorless gas with a pungent odor. It is used as a catalyst for organic reactions, and as a reagent in inorganic and organometallic synthesis.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Class 3, Division 2
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- N/A
- Storage temperature
- N/A
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Water, oxidizing agents
Flammable gas
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Boron Tribromide
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Boron Tribromide (BBr3). *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.
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 Boron Tribromide should account for its listed hazards (Class 3, Division 2), climate control needs (N/A), and segregation requirements. Water, oxidizing agents
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting Point: -46.3 °C, Boiling point 91.2°C
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Boron Tribromide
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Fire-rated4 HourChemical StorageFireSAFE 4X
- 4-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 10 ft
- 12 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 48 Square Feet storage
Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote StorageSingle Tote & Pallet Storage
- 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
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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Frequently asked questions
How should Boron Tribromide be stored?
Store Boron Tribromide in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Class 3, Division 2). Climate range guidance: N/A. Compatibility notes: Water, oxidizing agents US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Boron Tribromide flammable?
Yes — Boron Tribromide is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: N/A. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Boron Tribromide?
Boron Tribromide is listed as: Class 3, Division 2. Flammable gas
What fire suppression is recommended for Boron Tribromide?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Boron Tribromide (BBr3). *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 Boron Tribromide storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Boron Tribromide. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.