Ethylbenzene Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Ethylbenzene (C8H10). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Ethylbenzene

Ethylbenzene is used primarily in the production of styrene and synthetic polymers. It is used as a solvent; a constituent of asphalt and naphtha; and in synthetic rubber, fuels, paints, inks, carpet glues, varnishes, tobacco products, and insecticides.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
22.0 °C (71.6 °F)
Storage temperature
<30 C
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Ethyl Benzene is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE).

Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2), hearing organs, H373 Aspiration hazard (Category 1), H304 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H401 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H412

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Ethylbenzene

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethylbenzene (C8H10). *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 regular foam LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular 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 Ethylbenzene should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (<30 C), and segregation requirements. Ethyl Benzene is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE).

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: liquid Color: colorless b) Odor aromatic c) Odor Threshold No data available d) pH No data available e) Melting point/freezing point Melting point: -94.9 °C (-138.8 °F) at 101.3 hPa - (ECHA) f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 136.1 °C 277.0 °F at 1,013.3 hPa g) Flash point 22.0 °C (71.6 °F) - closed cup h) Evaporation rate No data available i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Ethylbenzene

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 Ethylbenzene be stored?

Store Ethylbenzene in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: <30 C. Compatibility notes: Ethyl Benzene is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE). US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Ethylbenzene flammable?

Yes — Ethylbenzene is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 22.0 °C (71.6 °F). Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Ethylbenzene?

Ethylbenzene is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2), hearing organs, H373 Aspiration hazard (Category 1), H304 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H401 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H412

What fire suppression is recommended for Ethylbenzene?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethylbenzene (C8H10). *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 Ethylbenzene storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Ethylbenzene. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.