Hexamethyldisilazane Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Hexamethyldisilazane (C6H19NSi2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Hexamethyldisilazane

Hexamenthylidisilazane is an organosilicon compound with the molecular formula [(CH₃)₃Si]₂NH. The molecule is a derivative of ammonia with trimethylsilyl groups in place of two hydrogen atoms.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Flammable liquids Catagory 2
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
11.4 °C (52.5 °F) -
Storage temperature
Anywhere below 20 °C
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Conditions to avoid: Ammonia is formed upon contact with water or humid air. Warming.

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3) Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3)

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Hexamethyldisilazane

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Hexamethyldisilazane (C6H19NSi2). *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 Hexamethyldisilazane should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquids Catagory 2), climate control needs (Anywhere below 20 °C), and segregation requirements. Conditions to avoid: Ammonia is formed upon contact with water or humid air. Warming.

Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Melting point/freezing point: -76.2 °C (-105.2 °F) at 1,013 hPa Initial boiling point and boiling range: 125 °C 257 °F

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Hexamethyldisilazane

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • 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
    View product
  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 10 ft
    • 12 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 48 Square Feet storage
    View product
  • Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote Storage

    Single Tote & Pallet Storage

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
    View product

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.

We have solutions designed for your workflow process needs.

Frequently asked questions

How should Hexamethyldisilazane be stored?

Store Hexamethyldisilazane in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquids Catagory 2). Climate range guidance: Anywhere below 20 °C. Compatibility notes: Conditions to avoid: Ammonia is formed upon contact with water or humid air. Warming. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Hexamethyldisilazane flammable?

Yes — Hexamethyldisilazane is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) -. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Hexamethyldisilazane?

Hexamethyldisilazane is listed as: Flammable liquids Catagory 2. Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3) Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3)

What fire suppression is recommended for Hexamethyldisilazane?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Hexamethyldisilazane (C6H19NSi2). *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 Hexamethyldisilazane storage available for rent?

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