Cyclohexanol Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Cyclohexanol (C6H12O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

Cyclohexanol molecular formula

About Cyclohexanol

Cyclohexanol is a colorless thick liquid or sticky solid with a faint mothball odor. It is used in the manufacture of nylon, lacquers, paints and varnishes and as a solvent in cleaning and degreasing operations.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
See SDS
Storage temperature
See SDS
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Keep away from Strong oxidizing agents. Strongacids. Strong bases

Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exp

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Cyclohexanol

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Cyclohexanol (C6H12O). *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 Cyclohexanol should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs, and segregation requirements. Keep away from Strong oxidizing agents. Strongacids. Strong bases

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

Properties: Physical State Liquid Appearance Clear Odor Strong Odor Threshold No information available pH 6.5 @ 20°C 40 g/L aq. sol Melting Point/Range 23 °C / 73.4 °F Boiling Point/Range 161 °C / 321.8 °F @ 760 mmHg Flash Point 67 °C / 152.6 °F Evaporation Rate No information availabl

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Cyclohexanol

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 Cyclohexanol be stored?

Store Cyclohexanol 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: Keep away from Strong oxidizing agents. Strongacids. Strong bases US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Cyclohexanol flammable?

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

What hazard class is Cyclohexanol?

Cyclohexanol is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exp

What fire suppression is recommended for Cyclohexanol?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Cyclohexanol (C6H12O). *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 Cyclohexanol storage available for rent?

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