Cyclohexanone Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Cyclohexanone (C6H10O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

Cyclohexanone molecular formula

About Cyclohexanone

Cyclohexanone is used as a solvent in insecticides, wood stains, paint and varnish removers, spot removers, cellulosics, and natural and synthetic resins and lacquers.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
46 C
Storage temperature
Store at +2°C to +30°C.
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS).

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Cyclohexanone

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Cyclohexanone (C6H10O). *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 Cyclohexanone should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Store at +2°C to +30°C.), and segregation requirements. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

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

Properties: Flash Point 46 °C / 114.8 °F Method - CC (closed cup) Autoignition Temperature 520 °C / 968 °F Explosion Limits Upper 9.4 vol % Lower 1.10 vol % Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Cyclohexanone

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

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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 Cyclohexanone be stored?

Store Cyclohexanone in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Store at +2°C to +30°C.. Compatibility notes: Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Cyclohexanone flammable?

Yes — Cyclohexanone is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 46 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Cyclohexanone?

Cyclohexanone is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS).

What fire suppression is recommended for Cyclohexanone?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Cyclohexanone (C6H10O). *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 Cyclohexanone storage available for rent?

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