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Ethylene Dichloride Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Ethylene Dichloride (C2H4Cl2O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Ethylene Dichloride
EDC is used primarily as a raw material in the manufacture of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM). The vinyl chloride, in turn is used to manufacture polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin. EDC is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of chlorinated and fluorinated compounds.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 2 Flammable Liquid
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 13 °C / 55.4 °F
- Storage temperature
- <160°C (320°F)
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Aluminum, bases, alkali metals, ketones, organic peroxides, nitric acid, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, liquid ammonia, amines. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors 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 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Ethylene Dichloride
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethylene Dichloride (C2H4Cl2O). *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 Ethylene Dichloride should account for its listed hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs (<160°C (320°F)), and segregation requirements. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Aluminum, bases, alkali metals, ketones, organic peroxides, nitric acid, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, liquid ammonia, amines. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
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 sweet Odor Threshold 400 ppm pH No information available Melting Point/Range -35 °C / -31 °F Boiling Point/Range 81 - 85 °C / 177.8 - 185 °F Flash Point 13 °C / 55.4 °F Evaporation Rate 6.5 (Butyl Acetate = 1.0) Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper 15.9 vol % Lower 6.2 vol % Vapor Pressure 65 mmHg @ 29 °C Vapor Density 3.4 Specific Gravity 1.250 Solubility Insoluble in water Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature 440 °C / 824 °F Decomposition Temperature No information available Viscosity 0.8 mPa s at 20 °C Molecular Formula C2 H4 Cl2 Molecular Weight 98.96
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Recommended storage solutions for Ethylene Dichloride
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 Ethylene Dichloride be stored?
Store Ethylene Dichloride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquid). Climate range guidance: <160°C (320°F). Compatibility notes: Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Aluminum, bases, alkali metals, ketones, organic peroxides, nitric acid, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, liquid ammonia, amines. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Ethylene Dichloride flammable?
Yes — Ethylene Dichloride is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 13 °C / 55.4 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Ethylene Dichloride?
Ethylene Dichloride is listed as: Category 2 Flammable Liquid. Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors 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 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category
What fire suppression is recommended for Ethylene Dichloride?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethylene Dichloride (C2H4Cl2O). *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 Dichloride 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 Dichloride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.