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
Ethyl Nitrite Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Ethyl Nitrite (C2H5NO2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC2H5NO2
About Ethyl Nitrite
Ethyl nitrite is an ingredient in cough syrups for symptomatic treatment of cough, cold, bronchitis, and phlegm.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 2 Flammable Liquid
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 15 C
- Storage temperature
- 2-8 C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible materials Oxidizing agents, Alkali metals, Strong oxidizing agents, Ammonia, Peroxides
Category 2A Eye Irritation
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Ethyl Nitrite
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethyl Nitrite (C2H5NO2). *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 Ethyl Nitrite should account for its listed hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs (2-8 C), and segregation requirements. Incompatible materials Oxidizing agents, Alkali metals, Strong oxidizing agents, Ammonia, Peroxides
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Appearance Form: clear, liquid Color: colorless, yellow fInitial boiling point and boiling range: 70 - 80 °C 158 - 176 °F at 1,013 hPa
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Recommended storage solutions for Ethyl Nitrite
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 Ethyl Nitrite be stored?
Store Ethyl Nitrite in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquid). Climate range guidance: 2-8 C. Compatibility notes: Incompatible materials Oxidizing agents, Alkali metals, Strong oxidizing agents, Ammonia, Peroxides US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Ethyl Nitrite flammable?
Yes — Ethyl Nitrite is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 15 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Ethyl Nitrite?
Ethyl Nitrite is listed as: Category 2 Flammable Liquid. Category 2A Eye Irritation
What fire suppression is recommended for Ethyl Nitrite?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethyl Nitrite (C2H5NO2). *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 Nitrite 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 Nitrite. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.