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Maleic Anhydride Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Maleic Anhydride (C4H2O3). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC4H2O3
About Maleic Anhydride
Maleic Anhydride is a colorless, needle-like, crystalline (sand- like), flake, pellet or lumpy, fused mass with a strong, irritating odor. It is used as a co-polymer in making polyester and other resins, and as an ingredient in pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- 103 °C (217 °F) -
- Storage temperature
- under 70C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- not compatible with ALKALI METALS (such as LITHIUM, SODIUM and POTASSIUM); ALKALINE EARTH METALS (such as BERYLLIUM, MAGNESIUM and CALCIUM); AMINES; CARBONATES; HYDROXIDES; and AQUEOUS AMMONIA.
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Respiratory sensitization (Category 1), H334 Skin sensitization (Sub-category 1A), H317 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 1), Respiratory system, H372 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Maleic Anhydride
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Maleic Anhydride (C4H2O3). *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 water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
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 Maleic Anhydride should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (under 70C), and segregation requirements. not compatible with ALKALI METALS (such as LITHIUM, SODIUM and POTASSIUM); ALKALINE EARTH METALS (such as BERYLLIUM, MAGNESIUM and CALCIUM); AMINES; CARBONATES; HYDROXIDES; and AQUEOUS AMMONIA.
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Properties: e) Melting point/freezing point Melting point/range: 52 - 54 °C (126 - 129 °F) Melting point/range: 51 - 56 °C (124 - 133 °F) - lit. f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 200 °C 392 °F - lit. g) Flash point 103 °C (217 °F) - c.c.
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Recommended storage solutions for Maleic Anhydride
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rated
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rate
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 20 ft
- 27 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
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 Maleic Anhydride be stored?
Store Maleic Anhydride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: under 70C. Compatibility notes: not compatible with ALKALI METALS (such as LITHIUM, SODIUM and POTASSIUM); ALKALINE EARTH METALS (such as BERYLLIUM, MAGNESIUM and CALCIUM); AMINES; CARBONATES; HYDROXIDES; and AQUEOUS AMMONIA. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Maleic Anhydride flammable?
Maleic Anhydride 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 Maleic Anhydride?
Maleic Anhydride is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Respiratory sensitization (Category 1), H334 Skin sensitization (Sub-category 1A), H317 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 1), Respiratory system, H372 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402
What fire suppression is recommended for Maleic Anhydride?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Maleic Anhydride (C4H2O3). *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 Maleic Anhydride storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Maleic Anhydride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.