Isophorone Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Isophorone (C9H14O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Isophorone

Isophorone is used in industries to help dissolve other chemicals such as printing inks, paints, lacquers, and adhesives. It can also be used as an intermediate to make other chemicals. Although isophorone is an industrial chemical, it also occurs naturally in cranberries.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
87.8˚C (190.0˚F)
Storage temperature
<30 C
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Amines. Strong oxidizers

Acute toxicity - Category 4 - Oral Acute toxicity - Category 4 - Dermal Eye irritation - Category 2A Carcinogenicity - Category 2

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Isophorone

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Isophorone (C9H14O). *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: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam. General purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF type) or protein foams are preferred if available. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) may function.

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 Isophorone should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (<30 C), and segregation requirements. Amines. Strong oxidizers

Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and Organic peroxide storage building when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Boiling point (760 mmHg) 215.2 ˚C (419.4 ˚F) Literature 215.2˚C (419.4˚ F) Freezing point -8.1˚C (17.4˚F)

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Isophorone

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

  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping

    BoxSAFE CX

    • Non Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
    • 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
    • 9 Pallets or Totes
    • 302 Square Feet storage
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rated

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rate

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 20 ft
    • 27 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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Material handling

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

How should Isophorone be stored?

Store Isophorone in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: <30 C. Compatibility notes: Amines. Strong oxidizers US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Isophorone flammable?

Isophorone 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 Isophorone?

Isophorone is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Acute toxicity - Category 4 - Oral Acute toxicity - Category 4 - Dermal Eye irritation - Category 2A Carcinogenicity - Category 2

What fire suppression is recommended for Isophorone?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Isophorone (C9H14O). *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 Isophorone storage available for rent?

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