Ethyl Acrylate, Inhibited Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Ethyl Acrylate, Inhibited (C5H8O2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Ethyl Acrylate, Inhibited

The major applications for EA are in acrylic copolymers used in water-based adhesives, especially pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs), and latex paints and coatings. It also has major uses in ethylene-co-EA copolymers (EEAs), which are thermoplastic elastomers.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Category 2 Flammable Liquids
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
16 °C / 60.8 °F
Storage temperature
<30 C
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Acids, Bases, Peroxides

Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Ethyl Acrylate, Inhibited

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethyl Acrylate, inhibited (C5H8O2). *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 Acrylate, inhibited should account for its listed hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquids), climate control needs (<30 C), and segregation requirements. Acids, Bases, Peroxides

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 Colorless Odor Stench Odor Threshold No information available pH No information available Melting Point/Range -71 °C / -95.8 °F Boiling Point/Range 99 °C / 210.2 °F @ 760 mmHg Flash Point 16 °C / 60.8 °F Evaporation Rate No information available Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper 13% Lower 1.8% Vapor Pressure 29.5 mmHg @ 20 °C Vapor Density 3.45 Specific Gravity 0.920 Solubility No information available Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature 399 °C / 750.2 °F Decomposition Temperature No information available Viscosity 0.58 cP at 20 °C Molecular Formula C5 H8 O2 Molecular Weight 100.12

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Ethyl Acrylate, Inhibited

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • 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
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  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 10 ft
    • 12 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 48 Square Feet storage
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  • Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote Storage

    Single Tote & Pallet Storage

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Ethyl Acrylate, inhibited be stored?

Store Ethyl Acrylate, inhibited in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquids). Climate range guidance: <30 C. Compatibility notes: Acids, Bases, Peroxides US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Ethyl Acrylate, inhibited flammable?

Yes — Ethyl Acrylate, inhibited is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 16 °C / 60.8 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Ethyl Acrylate, inhibited?

Ethyl Acrylate, inhibited is listed as: Category 2 Flammable Liquids. Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.

What fire suppression is recommended for Ethyl Acrylate, inhibited?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethyl Acrylate, inhibited (C5H8O2). *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 Acrylate, 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 Ethyl Acrylate, inhibited. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.