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
Diketene, Inhibited Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Diketene, Inhibited (C4H4O2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC4H4O2
About Diketene, Inhibited
Diketene is used in the production of different agrochemicals such as pesticides, insecticides, and others. These agrochemicals are rigorously used in agriculture to prevent crops from weeds & pests.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 3 Flammable Liquid
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 34 C
- Storage temperature
- -20 C
- 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); OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); ALCOHOLS; and COMBUSTIBLES
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Diketene, Inhibited
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Diketene, inhibited (C4H4O2). *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 Diketene, inhibited should account for its listed hazards (Category 3 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs (-20 C), and segregation requirements. not compatible with STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE); OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); ALCOHOLS; and COMBUSTIBLES
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: Color: yellow Form: Liquid b) Odour No data available c) Odour Threshold No data available d) pH No data available e) Melting point/freezing point No data available f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 69-70 ⁰C (156 – 158 ⁰F) at 133hPa (100 mmHg) g) Flash point 34 ⁰C (93 ⁰F) – closed cup h) Evaporation rate No data available i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available k) Vapour pressure 10.5hPa (7.9 mmHg) at 20 ⁰C (68 ⁰F) 68 hPa (51 mmHg) at 55 ⁰C (131 ⁰F) l) Vapour density 2.9 – (Air = 1.0) m) Relative density 1.097 g/cm3 n) Water solubility No data aviable o) Partition coefficient: noctanol/ water log Pow: > 99
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Diketene, Inhibited
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 Diketene, inhibited be stored?
Store Diketene, inhibited in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 3 Flammable Liquid). Climate range guidance: -20 C. Compatibility notes: not compatible with STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE); OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); ALCOHOLS; and COMBUSTIBLES US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Diketene, inhibited flammable?
Yes — Diketene, inhibited is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 34 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Diketene, inhibited?
Diketene, inhibited is listed as: Category 3 Flammable Liquid. Confirm classification on the manufacturer SDS before designing storage.
What fire suppression is recommended for Diketene, inhibited?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Diketene, inhibited (C4H4O2). *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 Diketene, inhibited storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Diketene, inhibited. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.