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
Gasoline Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Gasoline (C8H18). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC8H18
About Gasoline
is a refined product of petroleum consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, additives, and blending agents. The composition of gasolines varies widely, depending on the crude oils used, the refinery processes available, the overall balance of product demand, and the product specifications
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable Liquids Catagory 1
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- Flash Point -43 °C / -45 °F
- Storage temperature
- Store in properly closed containers that are appropriately labeled and in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store near an open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Store at about 80 ° Fahrenheit or below
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- CO2
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents.
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Aspiration toxicity Category 1
Fire Suppression System
CO₂ fire suppression is recommended for Gasoline
Water
Dry Chemical
CO₂ / Other · Recommended
Guidance: CO2 fire suppression is generally recommended for Gasoline (C8H18). *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. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable
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 Gasoline should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Catagory 1), climate control needs (Store in properly closed containers that are appropriately labeled and in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store near an open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Store at about 80 ° Fahrenheit or below), and segregation requirements. Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Initial Boiling Point / Boiling Range 24-210 °C / 75-410 °F Melting point/freezing point 44.01 °F (6.67 °C)
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Gasoline
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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We have solutions designed for your workflow process needs.
Frequently asked questions
How should Gasoline be stored?
Store Gasoline in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Catagory 1). Climate range guidance: Store in properly closed containers that are appropriately labeled and in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store near an open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Store at about 80 ° Fahrenheit or below. Compatibility notes: Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Gasoline flammable?
Yes — Gasoline is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: Flash Point -43 °C / -45 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Gasoline?
Gasoline is listed as: Flammable Liquids Catagory 1. Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Aspiration toxicity Category 1
What fire suppression is recommended for Gasoline?
CO2 fire suppression is generally recommended for Gasoline (C8H18). *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 Gasoline storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Gasoline. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.