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
Hydrogen Sulfide Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaH₂S
About Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrogen sulfide is used in several industries and is a by-product of many industrial processes including oil refining, mining, tanning, wood pulp processing, food processing, craft paper production, and rayon manufacturing.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- See SDS
- Storage temperature
- <52 C (125 F)
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Hydrogen Sulfide is not compatible with STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE)
FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 1
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Hydrogen Sulfide
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S). *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: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
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 Hydrogen Sulfide should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (<52 C (125 F)), and segregation requirements. Hydrogen Sulfide is not compatible with STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE)
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Boiling point : -60°C (-76°F) Flammability (solid, gas) : Not available. Lower and upper explosive (flammable) limits : Lower: 4.3% Upper: 45% Decomposition temperature : Not available. Solubility in water : 5 g/l Molecular weight : 34.08 g/mole Flow time (ISO 2431) : Not available. Vapor pressure Vapor density 1.19 (Air = 1) : 252 (psig) : Specific Volume (ft 3 /lb) : 11.236 Gas Density (lb/ft 3) : 0.089 Critical temperature : 100.5°C (212.9°F)
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Hydrogen Sulfide
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 Hydrogen Sulfide be stored?
Store Hydrogen Sulfide in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: <52 C (125 F). Compatibility notes: Hydrogen Sulfide is not compatible with STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE) US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Hydrogen Sulfide flammable?
Yes — Hydrogen Sulfide is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: see SDS. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Hydrogen Sulfide?
Hydrogen Sulfide is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 1
What fire suppression is recommended for Hydrogen Sulfide?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S). *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 Hydrogen Sulfide storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Hydrogen Sulfide. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.