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
Cresol (O-, M-, P-) Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Cresol (O-, M-, P-) (C7H8O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Cresol (O-, M-, P-)
Cresols are used to dissolve other chemicals, as disinfectants and deodorizers, and to make other chemicals. Cresols may be formed normally in the body from other compounds. Cresols are found in many foods and in wood and tobacco smoke, crude oil, coal tar, and in chemical mixtures used as wood preservatives.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 4 Flammable liquids
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 86 C
- Storage temperature
- See SDS
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Avoid Acids, Bases, Strong oxidizing agents, Acid anhydrides, Chloroformates
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Cresol (O-, M-, P-)
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Cresol (o-, m-, p-) (C7H8O). *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 or water spray. LARGE FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray.
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 Cresol (o-, m-, p-) should account for its listed hazards ( Category 4 Flammable liquids ), climate control needs, and segregation requirements. Avoid Acids, Bases, Strong oxidizing agents, Acid anhydrides, Chloroformates
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting point: 8 C. Boiling point: 203 C.
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Cresol (O-, M-, P-)
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.
Explore solution
55 Gallon Drums
Drum and pallet-adjacent workflows sized for secondary containment and segregation.
Explore solution
Palletized Materials
Pallet-in, pallet-out layouts for packaged chemicals and rack-ready inventory.
Explore solution
Small Containers
Locker and cabinet-scale storage for cans, jars, and other small-format chemicals.
Explore solution
We have solutions designed for your workflow process needs.
Frequently asked questions
How should Cresol (o-, m-, p-) be stored?
Store Cresol (o-, m-, p-) in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 4 Flammable liquids). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: Avoid Acids, Bases, Strong oxidizing agents, Acid anhydrides, Chloroformates US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Cresol (o-, m-, p-) flammable?
Yes — Cresol (o-, m-, p-) is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 86 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Cresol (o-, m-, p-)?
Cresol (o-, m-, p-) is listed as: Category 4 Flammable liquids. Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system
What fire suppression is recommended for Cresol (o-, m-, p-)?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Cresol (o-, m-, p-) (C7H8O). *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 Cresol (o-, m-, p-) storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Cresol (o-, m-, p-). Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.