Dichloroethylene Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Dichloroethylene (C2H2Cl2O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

Dichloroethylene molecular formula

About Dichloroethylene

Dichloroethene is used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of chlorinated solvents and compounds. It has also been used as a solvent for waxes, resins, acetylcellulose, perfumes, dyes, lacquers, thermoplastics, fats, and phenols.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
6 C
Storage temperature
Ambient
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Copper and copper alloys

Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H412

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Dichloroethylene

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dichloroethylene (C2H2Cl2O). *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: dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher.

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 Dichloroethylene should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Copper and copper alloys

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

Properties: a) Appearance Form: liquid, clear Color: light yellow b) Odor No data available c) Odor Threshold No data available d) pH No data available e) Melting point/freezing point Melting point/range: -50 °C (-58 °F) - lit. f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 48 °C 118 °F - lit. g) Flash point 6.0 °C (42.8 °F) - closed cup h) Evaporation rate No data available i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Upper explosion limit: 12.8 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 9.7 %(V)

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Dichloroethylene

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 Dichloroethylene be stored?

Store Dichloroethylene in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Copper and copper alloys US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Dichloroethylene flammable?

Yes — Dichloroethylene is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 6 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Dichloroethylene?

Dichloroethylene is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H412

What fire suppression is recommended for Dichloroethylene?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dichloroethylene (C2H2Cl2O). *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 Dichloroethylene storage available for rent?

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