Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- (C4H8Cl2O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- molecular formula

About Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2-

It is used as a solvent for lacquers, resins and oils, and as a soil fumigant, wetting agent, cleaning compound and textile finishing agent.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Category 3 Flammable Liquid
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
55 C
Storage temperature
Ambient
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); METALS; and METAL POWDERS

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2-

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- (C4H8Cl2O). *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: water, foam, mist, fog, spray, or dry chemical

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 Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- should account for its listed hazards (Category 3 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); METALS; and METAL POWDERS

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

Properties: Melting point/Melting range: -50 °C (-58 °F) Boiling point/Boiling range: 177 °C (350.6 °F)

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2-

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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Frequently asked questions

How should Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- be stored?

Store Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 3 Flammable Liquid). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); METALS; and METAL POWDERS US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- flammable?

Yes — Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 55 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2-?

Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- is listed as: Category 3 Flammable Liquid. Confirm classification on the manufacturer SDS before designing storage.

What fire suppression is recommended for Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2-?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- (C4H8Cl2O). *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 Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2- storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Dichloroethyl Ether, 2, 2-. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.