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Ethylene Dibromide Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Ethylene Dibromide (C2H4Br2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Ethylene Dibromide

Ethylene dibromide has been used as a scavenger for lead in gasoline and as a pesticide and an ingredient of soil and grain fumigant formulations. These uses have virtually disappeared in the United States. Minor uses include use as a chemical intermediate and as a nonflammable solvent for resins, gums, and waxes.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
> 104 °C
Storage temperature
See SDS
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Reacts with sodium, potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, zinc, magnesium

Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Ethylene Dibromide

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethylene Dibromide (C2H4Br2). *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 or water spray. LARGE FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray.

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 Ethylene Dibromide should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs, and segregation requirements. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Reacts with sodium, potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, zinc, magnesium

Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and How the NFPA 704 hazard rating works when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Physical State Liquid Appearance Colorless Odor sweet Odor Threshold No information available pH No information available Melting Point/Range 9 - 10 °C / 48.2 - 50 °F Boiling Point/Range 131 - 132 °C / 267.8 - 269.6 °F Flash Point > 104 °C / > 219.2 °F Evaporation Rate No information available Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper No data available Lower No data available Vapor Pressure 11 mmHg @ 25 °C Vapor Density 6.5 (Air = 1.0) Specific Gravity 2.173 Solubility No information available Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature No information available Decomposition Temperature > 340°C Viscosity No information available

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Ethylene Dibromide

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

  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping

    BoxSAFE CX

    • Non Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
    • 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
    • 9 Pallets or Totes
    • 302 Square Feet storage
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rated

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rate

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 20 ft
    • 27 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Ethylene Dibromide be stored?

Store Ethylene Dibromide in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Reacts with sodium, potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, zinc, magnesium US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Ethylene Dibromide flammable?

Ethylene Dibromide is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.

What hazard class is Ethylene Dibromide?

Ethylene Dibromide is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3

What fire suppression is recommended for Ethylene Dibromide?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethylene Dibromide (C2H4Br2). *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 Ethylene Dibromide storage available for rent?

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