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Dimethyl Ether Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Dimethyl Ether (C2H6O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC2H6O
About Dimethyl Ether
Dimethyl ether (DME) is a synthetically produced alternative to diesel for use in specially designed compression ignition diesel engines. Under normal atmospheric conditions, DME is a colorless gas. It is used extensively in the chemical industry and as an aerosol propellant.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 1 Flammable Gas
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -41 C
- Storage temperature
- <52 C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- not compatible with OZONE; OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); and HALOGENS
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Dimethyl Ether
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dimethyl Ether (C2H6O). *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 or CO2. LARGE FIRE: Water spray or fog.
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 Dimethyl Ether should account for its listed hazards (Category 1 Flammable Gas), climate control needs (<52 C), and segregation requirements. not compatible with OZONE; OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); and HALOGENS
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: Liquefied gas b) Odour No data available c) Odour Threshold No data available d) pH No data available e) Melting point/freezing point Melting point/range: -141 °C (-222 °F) - lit. f) Initial boiling point and boiling range -24.8 °C -12.6 °F - lit. g) Flash point -41 °C (-42 °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: 27 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 3.4 %(V) k) Vapour pressure 5,333 hPa at 20 °C (68 °F) l) Vapour density 1.59 - (Air = 1.0) m) Relative density No data available n) Water solubility 353 g/l at 24 °C (75 °F) at 1,013 hPa
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Recommended storage solutions for Dimethyl Ether
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
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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.
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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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 Dimethyl Ether be stored?
Store Dimethyl Ether in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 1 Flammable Gas). Climate range guidance: <52 C. Compatibility notes: not compatible with OZONE; OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); and HALOGENS US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Dimethyl Ether flammable?
Yes — Dimethyl Ether is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -41 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Dimethyl Ether?
Dimethyl Ether is listed as: Category 1 Flammable Gas. Confirm classification on the manufacturer SDS before designing storage.
What fire suppression is recommended for Dimethyl Ether?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dimethyl Ether (C2H6O). *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 Dimethyl Ether storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Dimethyl Ether. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.