Fluorine Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Fluorine (F2). 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 Fluorine

Florine is the chemical element of atomic number 9, a poisonous pale yellow gas of the halogen series. It is the most reactive of all the elements, causing severe burns on contact with skin.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
N/A
Storage temperature
Below 200°C
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Extremely reactive or incompatible with the following materials: reducing materials, combustible materials, organic materials, metals, alkalis and moisture.

OXIDIZING GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 1 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - Category 1

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Fluorine

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Fluorine (F2). *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 or carbon dioxide. Large fire, use water spray, fog, or 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 Fluorine should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Below 200°C), and segregation requirements. Extremely reactive or incompatible with the following materials: reducing materials, combustible materials, organic materials, metals, alkalis and moisture.

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

Properties: Boiling/condensation point: -188 °C Melting/freezing point:-128.55 °C

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Fluorine

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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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.

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Frequently asked questions

How should Fluorine be stored?

Store Fluorine in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Below 200°C. Compatibility notes: Extremely reactive or incompatible with the following materials: reducing materials, combustible materials, organic materials, metals, alkalis and moisture. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Fluorine flammable?

Fluorine 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 Fluorine?

Fluorine is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. OXIDIZING GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 1 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - Category 1

What fire suppression is recommended for Fluorine?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Fluorine (F2). *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 Fluorine storage available for rent?

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