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Methyl Chloride Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Methyl Chloride (CH₃Cl). 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 formulaCH₃Cl
About Methyl Chloride
Methylene chloride is used in many industries. It is used in paint removing, degreasing and cleaning, and manufacturing Some examples of workers at risk of being exposed to methylene chloride include the following: Bathtub refinishers exposed to glazing fumes. Workers who use paint stripping products.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- See SDS
- Storage temperature
- Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Methyl Chloride is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Methyl Chloride
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl Chloride (CH₃Cl). *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 (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist maybe used to 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 Methyl Chloride should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F), and segregation requirements. Methyl Chloride is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE
Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and Organic peroxide storage building when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Boiling Point/Range 39 °C / 102.2 °F Flash Point No information available Evaporation Rate No information available Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper 23 vol % Lower 13 vol % Vapor Pressure 350 mbar @ 20°C
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Methyl Chloride
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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We have solutions designed for your workflow process needs.
Frequently asked questions
How should Methyl Chloride be stored?
Store Methyl Chloride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F. Compatibility notes: Methyl Chloride is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Methyl Chloride flammable?
Methyl Chloride 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 Methyl Chloride?
Methyl Chloride is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity
What fire suppression is recommended for Methyl Chloride?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl Chloride (CH₃Cl). *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 Methyl Chloride storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Methyl Chloride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.