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Butyric Acid Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Butyric Acid (C4H8O2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Butyric Acid
Butyric acid is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is used in the production of flavors, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals. It is also found in animal fats and some cheeses.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- -
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- 69°C
- Storage temperature
- 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Should not be stored with strong oxidizing agents or strong reducing agents.
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Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Butyric Acid
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Butyric Acid (C4H8O2). *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, alcohol foam, polymer foarm
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 Butyric Acid should account for its listed hazards (-), climate control needs (32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)), and segregation requirements. Should not be stored with strong oxidizing agents or strong reducing agents.
Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and How the NFPA 704 hazard rating works when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Strong, unpleasant odor.
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Recommended storage solutions for Butyric Acid
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rated
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rate
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 20 ft
- 27 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
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 Butyric Acid be stored?
Store Butyric Acid in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (-). Climate range guidance: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C). Compatibility notes: Should not be stored with strong oxidizing agents or strong reducing agents. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Butyric Acid flammable?
Butyric Acid is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.
What hazard class is Butyric Acid?
Butyric Acid is listed as: -. -
What fire suppression is recommended for Butyric Acid?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Butyric Acid (C4H8O2). *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 Butyric Acid storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Butyric Acid. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.