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Hexanol, N- Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Hexanol, N- (C₆H₁₄O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC₆H₁₄O
About Hexanol, N-
Hexanol is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor. It is used as a flavoring additive, as an insecticide, in the processing of leather, and in the manufacture of antiseptics, perfumes, plasticizers and other chemicals. * n-Hexanol is on the Hazardous Substance List because it is cited by DOT and NFPA.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 2 Flammable Liquid
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 59 °C / 138.2 °F
- Storage temperature
- 4 C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Hexanol, N-
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Hexanol, n- (C₆H₁₄O). *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 Hexanol, n- should account for its listed hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs (4 C), and segregation requirements. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical State Liquid Appearance Colorless Odor sweet Odor Threshold 10 ppm pH Not applicable Melting Point/Range -52 °C / -61.6 °F Boiling Point/Range 156 - 157 °C / 312.8 - 314.6 °F Flash Point 59 °C / 138.2 °F Method - DIN 51758 Evaporation Rate No information available Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper 7.7 vol % Lower 1.2 vol % Vapor Pressure 1.3 mbar @ 20 °C Vapor Density 3.52 Specific Gravity 0.814 Solubility No information available Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature 292 °C / 557.6 °F Decomposition Temperature No information available Viscosity 5.3 mPa.s at 20 °C Molecular Formula C6 H14 O Molecular Weight 102.18
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Recommended storage solutions for Hexanol, N-
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
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- 4-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 10 ft
- 12 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 48 Square Feet storage
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- 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
Material handling
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Large-volume tote storage with forklift-ready handling inside compliant buildings.
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Frequently asked questions
How should Hexanol, n- be stored?
Store Hexanol, n- in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquid). Climate range guidance: 4 C. Compatibility notes: Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Hexanol, n- flammable?
Yes — Hexanol, n- is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 59 °C / 138.2 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Hexanol, n-?
Hexanol, n- is listed as: Category 2 Flammable Liquid. Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
What fire suppression is recommended for Hexanol, n-?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Hexanol, n- (C₆H₁₄O). *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 Hexanol, n- storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Hexanol, n-. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.