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Lithium Aluminum Hydride Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Lithium Aluminum Hydride (LiAlH₄). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Lithium Aluminum Hydride

Lithium aluminium hydride, also known as LAH, is a reducing agent that is commonly used in modern organic synthesis. It is a nucleophilic reducing agent that is best suited for reducing multiple polar bonds such as C=O.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
-17 °C (1 °F) - closed cup
Storage temperature
2 - 30 °C
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
LAH is incompatible with alcohols, transition metal salts, oxidizing agents, and a wide variety of other materials. LAH reacts violently on contact with powerful oxidizers.

Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, Central nervous system, H335, H336

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Lithium Aluminum Hydride

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Lithium Aluminum Hydride (LiAlH₄). *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: Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder

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 Lithium Aluminum Hydride should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (2 - 30 °C), and segregation requirements. LAH is incompatible with alcohols, transition metal salts, oxidizing agents, and a wide variety of other materials. LAH reacts violently on contact with powerful oxidizers.

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

Properties: f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 66 °C 151 °F g) Flash point -17 °C (1 °F) - closed cup h) Evaporation rate No data available i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Upper explosion limit: 12 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 1.5 %(V) k) Vapor pressure 200 hPa l) Vapor density No data available m) Density 0.905 g/mL at 25 °C (77 °F)

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Recommended storage solutions for Lithium Aluminum Hydride

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
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  • 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
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  • Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote Storage

    Single Tote & Pallet Storage

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Lithium Aluminum Hydride be stored?

Store Lithium Aluminum Hydride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: 2 - 30 °C. Compatibility notes: LAH is incompatible with alcohols, transition metal salts, oxidizing agents, and a wide variety of other materials. LAH reacts violently on contact with powerful oxidizers. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Lithium Aluminum Hydride flammable?

Yes — Lithium Aluminum Hydride is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -17 °C (1 °F) - closed cup. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Lithium Aluminum Hydride?

Lithium Aluminum Hydride is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, Central nervous system, H335, H336

What fire suppression is recommended for Lithium Aluminum Hydride?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Lithium Aluminum Hydride (LiAlH₄). *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 Lithium Aluminum Hydride storage available for rent?

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