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Gallium Trichloride Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Gallium Trichloride (GaCI3). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaGaCI3
About Gallium Trichloride
Gallium trichloride is the chemical compound with the formula GaCl₃. Solid gallium trichloride exists as a dimer with the formula Ga₂Cl₆. It is colourless and soluble in virtually all solvents, even alkanes, which is truly unusual for a metal halide
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Reacts violently with wate
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- 50 °C / 122 °F
- Storage temperature
- Store in a cool dry place in a tightly sealed container.
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible products, Excess heat, Exposure to moist air or water, Exposuretomoisture.Avoid dust formation. Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Gallium Trichloride
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Gallium Trichloride (GaCI3). *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 Gallium Trichloride should account for its listed hazards (Reacts violently with wate), climate control needs (Store in a cool dry place in a tightly sealed container.), and segregation requirements. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible products, Excess heat, Exposure to moist air or water, Exposuretomoisture.Avoid dust formation. Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and How the NFPA 704 hazard rating works when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting point/freezing point: 78 °C (172 °F) - lit .Boiling Point/Range 201 °C / 393.8 °F
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Recommended storage solutions for Gallium Trichloride
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rated
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rate
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 20 ft
- 27 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Material handling
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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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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 Gallium Trichloride be stored?
Store Gallium Trichloride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Reacts violently with wate). Climate range guidance: Store in a cool dry place in a tightly sealed container.. Compatibility notes: Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible products, Excess heat, Exposure to moist air or water, Exposuretomoisture.Avoid dust formation. Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Gallium Trichloride flammable?
Gallium Trichloride 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 Gallium Trichloride?
Gallium Trichloride is listed as: Reacts violently with wate. Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318
What fire suppression is recommended for Gallium Trichloride?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Gallium Trichloride (GaCI3). *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 Gallium Trichloride storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Gallium Trichloride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.