Calcium Chlorate Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Calcium Chlorate (Ca(ClO3)2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage

Chemical formula

Calcium Chlorate molecular formula

About Calcium Chlorate

Calcium Chlorate is a white to yellowish, odorless, sand-like solid. It is used in making fireworks, herbicides (weed killers), and in photography

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Category 2
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
N/A
Storage temperature
Normal temp and pressure
Recommended extinguishing agent
Water
Compatibility / segregation
Strong oxidizer which can act as fire accelerant.

Category 2 Oxidizing Solid

Fire Suppression System

Water fire suppression is recommended for Calcium Chlorate

  • Water

    Water · Recommended

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Water fire suppression is generally recommended for Calcium Chlorate (Ca(ClO3)2). *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: Water only

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 Calcium Chlorate should account for its listed hazards (Category 2), climate control needs (Normal temp and pressure), and segregation requirements. Strong oxidizer which can act as fire accelerant.

Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: White color solid with chlorine-like smell.

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Calcium Chlorate

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping

    BoxSAFE CX

    • Non Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
    • 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
    • 9 Pallets or Totes
    • 302 Square Feet storage
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rated

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rate

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 20 ft
    • 27 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Calcium Chlorate be stored?

Store Calcium Chlorate in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 2). Climate range guidance: Normal temp and pressure. Compatibility notes: Strong oxidizer which can act as fire accelerant. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Calcium Chlorate flammable?

Calcium Chlorate 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 Calcium Chlorate?

Calcium Chlorate is listed as: Category 2. Category 2 Oxidizing Solid

What fire suppression is recommended for Calcium Chlorate?

Water fire suppression is generally recommended for Calcium Chlorate (Ca(ClO3)2). *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 Calcium Chlorate storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Calcium Chlorate. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.