Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage
FireSAFE 4X
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- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 228 Square Feet storage
Ethyl Methyl Ether Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Ethyl Methyl Ether (C₃H₈O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC₃H₈O
About Ethyl Methyl Ether
Methoxyethane, also known as ethyl methyl ether, is a colorless gaseous ether. Unlike the related dimethyl ether and diethyl ether, which are widely used and studied, this mixed alkyl ether has no current applications. Its utility as an anesthetic and solvent have been investigated.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 2 Flammable Liquid
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- See SDS
- Storage temperature
- <50 C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Air, oxidizers
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Ethyl Methyl Ether
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethyl Methyl Ether (C₃H₈O). *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 Ethyl Methyl Ether should account for its listed hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs (<50 C), and segregation requirements. Air, oxidizers
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Boiling point : 7.4 °C Flash point : Not applicable for gases and gas mixtures. Flammability : Extremely flammable gas. Explosive limits : 2 – 10.1 vol % Lower explosion limit : 2 vol % Upper explosion limit : 10.1 vol % Vapour pressure [20°C] : 1.6 bar(a) Vapour pressure [50°C] : 4.3 bar(a) Density and/or relative density : Not applicable for gases and gas mixtures. Relative vapour density (air=1) : 1.9 Water solubility : No reliable data available. Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Kow) : Not known. Auto-ignition temperature : 190 °C Decomposition temperature : Not applicable. Viscosity, kinematic : Not applicable for gases and gas mixtures. Particle characteristics : Not applicable for gases and gas mixtures. Nanoforms are not relevant for gases and gas mixtures
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Recommended storage solutions for Ethyl Methyl Ether
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
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- 4-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 10 ft
- 12 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 48 Square Feet storage
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- 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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Frequently asked questions
How should Ethyl Methyl Ether be stored?
Store Ethyl Methyl Ether in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquid). Climate range guidance: <50 C. Compatibility notes: Air, oxidizers US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Ethyl Methyl Ether flammable?
Yes — Ethyl Methyl Ether is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: see SDS. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Ethyl Methyl Ether?
Ethyl Methyl Ether is listed as: Category 2 Flammable Liquid. Confirm classification on the manufacturer SDS before designing storage.
What fire suppression is recommended for Ethyl Methyl Ether?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethyl Methyl Ether (C₃H₈O). *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 Ethyl Methyl 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 Ethyl Methyl Ether. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.