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
Mesityl Oxide Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Mesityl Oxide (C6H10O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Mesityl Oxide
Mesityl Oxide is a colorless, oily liquid with a strong peppermint or honey-like odor. It is used as a solvent for synthetic fibers and rubbers, oils, gums, resins, lacquers, varnishes, inks and stains. It is also used as an insect repellent and in making Methyl Isobutyl Ketone and paint removers.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable liquids Category 3
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -53 °C / -63.4 °F
- Storage temperature
- ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Mesityl Oxide is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE); REDUCING AGENTS; and HALOGENS.
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Mesityl Oxide
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Mesityl Oxide (C6H10O). *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 spray. Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam. Water mist maybeusedto cool closed containers.
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 Mesityl Oxide should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquids Category 3), climate control needs (ambient), and segregation requirements. Mesityl Oxide is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE); REDUCING AGENTS; and HALOGENS.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting Point/Range -53 °C / -63.4 °F Boiling Point/Range 129 °C / 264.2 °F Flash Point 28 °C / 82.4 °F
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Mesityl Oxide
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 Mesityl Oxide be stored?
Store Mesityl Oxide in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquids Category 3). Climate range guidance: ambient. Compatibility notes: Mesityl Oxide is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE); REDUCING AGENTS; and HALOGENS. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Mesityl Oxide flammable?
Yes — Mesityl Oxide is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -53 °C / -63.4 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Mesityl Oxide?
Mesityl Oxide is listed as: Flammable liquids Category 3. Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4
What fire suppression is recommended for Mesityl Oxide?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Mesityl Oxide (C6H10O). *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 Mesityl Oxide storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Mesityl Oxide. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.