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
Butyl Ether Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Butyl Ether (C8H18O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Butyl Ether
Butyl ether is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor. It is used as a solvent, in fuel blends, and as an extractant. It is commonly used as a starting material for the production of other chemicals such as phenol and butadiene.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Class 3, Division 1
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 57°F
- Storage temperature
- -40°F to 104°F
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Strong oxidizers, acids, and bases
Flammable liquid
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Butyl Ether
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Butyl Ether (C8H18O). *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 Butyl Ether should account for its listed hazards (Class 3, Division 1), climate control needs (-40°F to 104°F), and segregation requirements. Strong oxidizers, acids, and bases
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: It is a flammable liquid with a flashpoint of 57°F, Boiling point: 121°C
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Butyl Ether
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 Butyl Ether be stored?
Store Butyl Ether in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Class 3, Division 1). Climate range guidance: -40°F to 104°F. Compatibility notes: Strong oxidizers, acids, and bases US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Butyl Ether flammable?
Yes — Butyl Ether is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 57°F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Butyl Ether?
Butyl Ether is listed as: Class 3, Division 1. Flammable liquid
What fire suppression is recommended for Butyl Ether?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Butyl Ether (C8H18O). *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 Butyl Ether storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Butyl Ether. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.