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
Crotonaldehyde Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Crotonaldehyde (C4H6O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Crotonaldehyde
Crotonaldehyde is mainly used in the manufacture of sorbic acid, which is a yeast and mold inhibitor. Crotonaldehyde has been used as a warning agent in fuels, as alcohol denaturant, as stabilizer for tetraethyl-lead, in the preparation of rubber accelerators, and in leather tanning.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable liquids Category 2
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 9 C
- Storage temperature
- 2-8 C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- See SDS
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1), H330 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2), H373 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Crotonaldehyde
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Crotonaldehyde (C4H6O). *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, carbon dioxide, water spray and foam. Large fires: water spray, fog or 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 Crotonaldehyde should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquids Category 2), climate control needs (2-8 C), and segregation requirements. Keep incompatible materials separated per the manufacturer SDS.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Odor: pungent. Melting point: -76 C. Initial boiling point: 104 C.
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Crotonaldehyde
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
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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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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 Crotonaldehyde be stored?
Store Crotonaldehyde in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquids Category 2). Climate range guidance: 2-8 C. Compatibility notes: Follow SDS segregation guidance for Crotonaldehyde and keep incompatible materials separated. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Crotonaldehyde flammable?
Yes — Crotonaldehyde is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 9 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Crotonaldehyde?
Crotonaldehyde is listed as: Flammable liquids Category 2. Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1), H330 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2), H373 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400
What fire suppression is recommended for Crotonaldehyde?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Crotonaldehyde (C4H6O). *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 Crotonaldehyde storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Crotonaldehyde. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.