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
Butyllithium Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Butyllithium (C4H9Li). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Butyllithium
Polymerizing initiator used for production of elastomers. Broadly used as a strong base in synthesis or organic compounds in pharmaceutical industry. Also used in the synthetic production of rubber.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 2
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -6.6 C
- Storage temperature
- 2-8 C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- See SDS
- Compatibility / segregation
- Water, oxidizing agents (avoid)
Category 2 Flammable Liquids. Category 1B Skin irritation.
Fire Suppression System
See SDS fire suppression is recommended for Butyllithium
Water
Dry Chemical
CO₂ / Other · Recommended
Guidance: Dry Powder Extinguisher
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 Butyllithium should account for its listed hazards (Category 2), climate control needs (2-8 C), and segregation requirements. Water, oxidizing agents (avoid)
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Boiling point: decomposes. Melting point: -104.8F, Boiling point: 80 C. Solubility: Ethers, hydrocarbons.
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Butyllithium
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 Butyllithium be stored?
Store Butyllithium in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 2). Climate range guidance: 2-8 C. Compatibility notes: Water, oxidizing agents (avoid) US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Butyllithium flammable?
Yes — Butyllithium is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -6.6 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Butyllithium?
Butyllithium is listed as: Category 2. Category 2 Flammable Liquids. Category 1B Skin irritation.
What fire suppression is recommended for Butyllithium?
Dry Powder Extinguisher
Is compliant Butyllithium storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Butyllithium. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.