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
Methyl Chloromethyl Ether Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Methyl Chloromethyl Ether (C2H5ClO). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC2H5ClO
About Methyl Chloromethyl Ether
Chloromethyl Methyl Ether is a colorless liquid with an irritating odor. It is used in making plastics and other chemicals, to treat textiles, and in the production of ion exchange resins.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 16 °C
- Storage temperature
- 55-57 °C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Chloromethyl Methyl Ether is not compatible with PEROXIDES
Flammable liquids, Category 2 H225 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 H312 Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 4 H332 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 H319 Carcinogenicity, Category 1A H350
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Methyl Chloromethyl Ether
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl Chloromethyl Ether (C2H5ClO). *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: Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray
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 Chloromethyl Ether should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (55-57 °C), and segregation requirements. Chloromethyl Methyl Ether is not compatible with PEROXIDES
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Flammability (solid, gas) : Flammable solid. Vapour pressure : 244.6 hPa at 20°C Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data available Relative density : No data available Density : 1.06 g/ml at 25°C Boiling point : 55 - 57 °C
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Recommended storage solutions for Methyl Chloromethyl Ether
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 Methyl Chloromethyl Ether be stored?
Store Methyl Chloromethyl Ether in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: 55-57 °C. Compatibility notes: Chloromethyl Methyl Ether is not compatible with PEROXIDES US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Methyl Chloromethyl Ether flammable?
Yes — Methyl Chloromethyl Ether is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 16 °C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Methyl Chloromethyl Ether?
Methyl Chloromethyl Ether is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Flammable liquids, Category 2 H225 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 H312 Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 4 H332 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 H319 Carcinogenicity, Category 1A H350
What fire suppression is recommended for Methyl Chloromethyl Ether?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl Chloromethyl Ether (C2H5ClO). *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 Chloromethyl Ether 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 Chloromethyl Ether. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.