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
Formaldehyde, Anhydrous Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Formaldehyde, Anhydrous (CH20). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaCH20
About Formaldehyde, Anhydrous
Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula CH2O and structure H−CHO. The pure compound is a pungent, colourless gas that polymerises spontaneously into paraformaldehyde, hence it is stored as an aqueous solution, which is also used to store animal specimens
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable Liquids Category 3
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 50 °C / 122 °F
- Storage temperature
- See SDS
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Is not compatible with strong acids, strong bases, Iodine, iron, silver, isocyanates, amines, anhydrides, and liquid oxygen
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS), Optic nerve. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Formaldehyde, Anhydrous
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Formaldehyde, anhydrous (CH20). *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 Formaldehyde, anhydrous should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 3), climate control needs, and segregation requirements. Is not compatible with strong acids, strong bases, Iodine, iron, silver, isocyanates, amines, anhydrides, and liquid oxygen
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting Point/Range 0 °C / 32 °F Boiling Point/Range 101 °C / 213.8 °F
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Formaldehyde, Anhydrous
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Fire-rated4 HourChemical StorageFireSAFE 4X
- 4-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 10 ft
- 12 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 48 Square Feet storage
Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote StorageSingle Tote & Pallet Storage
- 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
Material handling
How do you manage your bulk chemical storage?
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.
IBC Totes
Large-volume tote storage with forklift-ready handling inside compliant buildings.
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55 Gallon Drums
Drum and pallet-adjacent workflows sized for secondary containment and segregation.
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Palletized Materials
Pallet-in, pallet-out layouts for packaged chemicals and rack-ready inventory.
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Small Containers
Locker and cabinet-scale storage for cans, jars, and other small-format chemicals.
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Frequently asked questions
How should Formaldehyde, anhydrous be stored?
Store Formaldehyde, anhydrous in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 3). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: Is not compatible with strong acids, strong bases, Iodine, iron, silver, isocyanates, amines, anhydrides, and liquid oxygen US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Formaldehyde, anhydrous flammable?
Yes — Formaldehyde, anhydrous is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 50 °C / 122 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Formaldehyde, anhydrous?
Formaldehyde, anhydrous is listed as: Flammable Liquids Category 3. Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS), Optic nerve. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1
What fire suppression is recommended for Formaldehyde, anhydrous?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Formaldehyde, anhydrous (CH20). *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 Formaldehyde, anhydrous storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Formaldehyde, anhydrous. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.