Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage
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- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 228 Square Feet storage
Diethylaluminum Chloride Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Diethylaluminum Chloride (C4H10AlCl). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC4H10AlCl
About Diethylaluminum Chloride
It is used as a catalyst and as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. * Diethylaluminum Chloride is on the Hazardous Substance List because it is cited by ACGIH, DOT, NIOSH and NFPA. * This chemical is on the Special Health Hazard Substance List because it is FLAMMABLE and REACTIVE.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 2 Flammable Liquid
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -22 C
- Storage temperature
- See SDS
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- not compatible with STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE); ALCOHOLS; and OXYGEN.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS), Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS), Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). Aspiration Toxicity
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Diethylaluminum Chloride
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Diethylaluminum Chloride (C4H10AlCl). *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, soda ash, lime or DRY sand, EXCEPT for UN1384, UN1923, UN1929 and UN3342. LARGE FIRE: DRY sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime EXCEPT for UN1384, UN1923, UN1929 and UN3342
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 Diethylaluminum Chloride should account for its listed hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs, and segregation requirements. not compatible with STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE); ALCOHOLS; and OXYGEN.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Suitable Extinguishing Media Dry chemical. Dry sand. Water mist may be used to cool closed containers. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available Flash Point -22 °C / -7.6 °F Method - No information available Autoignition Temperature No information available Explosion Limits Upper 7.7% Lower 1.2% Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
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Recommended storage solutions for Diethylaluminum Chloride
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Fire-rated4 HourChemical StorageFireSAFE 4X
- 4-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 10 ft
- 12 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 48 Square Feet storage
Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote StorageSingle Tote & Pallet Storage
- 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
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.
IBC Totes
Large-volume tote storage with forklift-ready handling inside compliant buildings.
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55 Gallon Drums
Drum and pallet-adjacent workflows sized for secondary containment and segregation.
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Palletized Materials
Pallet-in, pallet-out layouts for packaged chemicals and rack-ready inventory.
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Small Containers
Locker and cabinet-scale storage for cans, jars, and other small-format chemicals.
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Frequently asked questions
How should Diethylaluminum Chloride be stored?
Store Diethylaluminum Chloride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquid). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: not compatible with STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE); ALCOHOLS; and OXYGEN. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Diethylaluminum Chloride flammable?
Yes — Diethylaluminum Chloride is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -22 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Diethylaluminum Chloride?
Diethylaluminum Chloride is listed as: Category 2 Flammable Liquid. Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS), Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS), Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). Aspiration Toxicity
What fire suppression is recommended for Diethylaluminum Chloride?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Diethylaluminum Chloride (C4H10AlCl). *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 Diethylaluminum Chloride storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Diethylaluminum Chloride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.