Cyclohexane Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Cyclohexane

Cyclohexane is used as a solvent, oil extractant, paint and varnish remover, and in solid fuels.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
-17.99 C
Storage temperature
See SDS
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Store away from oxidizing agents

Flammable Liquid, Category 2, Skin Irritant, Category 2, Aspiration Toxic, Category 1

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Cyclohexane

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂). *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 regular foam. LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular 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 Cyclohexane should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs, and segregation requirements. Store away from oxidizing agents

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

Properties: Clear, colorless liquid, sweet odor, boiling point: 81 C, melting point: 6.5 C.

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Cyclohexane

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

  • 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
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  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 10 ft
    • 12 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 48 Square Feet storage
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  • Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote Storage

    Single Tote & Pallet Storage

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

How should Cyclohexane be stored?

Store Cyclohexane in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: Store away from oxidizing agents US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Cyclohexane flammable?

Yes — Cyclohexane is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -17.99 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Cyclohexane?

Cyclohexane is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Flammable Liquid, Category 2, Skin Irritant, Category 2, Aspiration Toxic, Category 1

What fire suppression is recommended for Cyclohexane?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂). *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 Cyclohexane storage available for rent?

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