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
Chloroacetonitrile Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Chloroacetonitrile (C2H2ClN). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Chloroacetonitrile
Chloroacetonitrile is a colorless liquid with a strong odor. It is used as an intermediate for grain fumigants and other chemicals.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 3 Flammable liquid
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 56 C
- Storage temperature
- Cool and well-ventilated.
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Store away from reducing agents, acids, bases and oxidizing agent.
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Chloroacetonitrile
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Chloroacetonitrile (C2H2ClN). *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: SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or 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 Chloroacetonitrile should account for its listed hazards (Category 3 Flammable liquid), climate control needs (Cool and well-ventilated.), and segregation requirements. Store away from reducing agents, acids, bases and oxidizing agent.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Boiling point: 124 C. Clear substance, pungent odor.
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Chloroacetonitrile
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 Chloroacetonitrile be stored?
Store Chloroacetonitrile in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 3 Flammable liquid). Climate range guidance: Cool and well-ventilated.. Compatibility notes: Store away from reducing agents, acids, bases and oxidizing agent. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Chloroacetonitrile flammable?
Yes — Chloroacetonitrile is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 56 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Chloroacetonitrile?
Chloroacetonitrile is listed as: Category 3 Flammable liquid. Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
What fire suppression is recommended for Chloroacetonitrile?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Chloroacetonitrile (C2H2ClN). *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 Chloroacetonitrile storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Chloroacetonitrile. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.