Butyl Acetate, N- Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Butyl Acetate, N- (C6H12O2). 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 Acetate, N-

n-Butyl acetate is a colorless liquid commonly used as a solvent in the production of lacquers, inks, and adhesives.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
3, 6
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
75 °F
Storage temperature
45 °F to 120 °F
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and alkalis

Flammable liquids

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Butyl Acetate, N-

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Butyl acetate, n- (C6H12O2). *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: Foam, water spray, alcohol-resistant foam

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 acetate, n- should account for its listed hazards (3, 6), climate control needs (45 °F to 120 °F), and segregation requirements. Strong oxidizers, strong 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 fruity odor. Boiling point of 126.1 °C (259.0 °F), melting point of −77.9 °C (−108.2 °F), and a density of 0.88 g/mL.

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Butyl Acetate, N-

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 Butyl acetate, n- be stored?

Store Butyl acetate, n- in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (3, 6). Climate range guidance: 45 °F to 120 °F. Compatibility notes: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and alkalis US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Butyl acetate, n- flammable?

Yes — Butyl acetate, n- is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 75 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Butyl acetate, n-?

Butyl acetate, n- is listed as: 3, 6. Flammable liquids

What fire suppression is recommended for Butyl acetate, n-?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Butyl acetate, n- (C6H12O2). *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 acetate, n- 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 acetate, n-. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.