Calcium Hypochlorite Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Calcium Hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)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 Hypochlorite molecular formula

About Calcium Hypochlorite

Sodium and calcium hypochlorite are used primarily as oxidizing and bleaching agents or disinfectants. They are components of commercial bleaches, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants for drinking water and waste water purification systems and swimming pools

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Category 2
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
N/A
Storage temperature
Store in dry, well-ventilated area below 120 F.
Recommended extinguishing agent
Water
Compatibility / segregation
Dry, well-ventilated

Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410

Fire Suppression System

Water fire suppression is recommended for Calcium Hypochlorite

  • Water

    Water · Recommended

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Water fire suppression is generally recommended for Calcium Hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)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 Hypochlorite should account for its listed hazards (Category 2), climate control needs (Store in dry, well-ventilated area below 120 F.), and segregation requirements. Dry, well-ventilated

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

Properties: White solid, appears yellow.

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Calcium Hypochlorite

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 Hypochlorite be stored?

Store Calcium Hypochlorite in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 2). Climate range guidance: Store in dry, well-ventilated area below 120 F.. Compatibility notes: Dry, well-ventilated US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Calcium Hypochlorite flammable?

Calcium Hypochlorite 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 Hypochlorite?

Calcium Hypochlorite is listed as: Category 2. Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410

What fire suppression is recommended for Calcium Hypochlorite?

Water fire suppression is generally recommended for Calcium Hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)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 Hypochlorite 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 Hypochlorite. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.