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Epichlorohydrin Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Epichlorohydrin (C3H5ClO). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC3H5ClO
About Epichlorohydrin
Epichlorohydrin is also used in the manufacture of synthetic glycerine, textiles, paper, inks and dyes.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 3 Flammable Liquid
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 33 °C / 91.4 °F
- Storage temperature
- See SDS
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Epichlorohydrin may react violently or explosively with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Epichlorohydrin
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Epichlorohydrin (C3H5ClO). *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, foam or carbon dioxide.
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 Epichlorohydrin should account for its listed hazards (Category 3 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs, and segregation requirements. Epichlorohydrin may react violently or explosively with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical State Liquid Appearance Light yellow Odor sweet Odor Threshold No information available pH No information available Melting Point/Range -57 °C / -70.6 °F Boiling Point/Range 114 °C / 237.2 °F Flash Point 33 °C / 91.4 °F Evaporation Rate No information available Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper 21.0% Lower 3.8% Vapor Pressure No information available Vapor Density No information available Specific Gravity 1.183 Solubility No information available
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Recommended storage solutions for Epichlorohydrin
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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Large-volume tote storage with forklift-ready handling inside compliant buildings.
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Drum and pallet-adjacent workflows sized for secondary containment and segregation.
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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 Epichlorohydrin be stored?
Store Epichlorohydrin in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 3 Flammable Liquid). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: Epichlorohydrin may react violently or explosively with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Epichlorohydrin flammable?
Yes — Epichlorohydrin is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 33 °C / 91.4 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Epichlorohydrin?
Epichlorohydrin is listed as: Category 3 Flammable Liquid. Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B
What fire suppression is recommended for Epichlorohydrin?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Epichlorohydrin (C3H5ClO). *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 Epichlorohydrin storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Epichlorohydrin. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.