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 Vinyl Ketone, Inhibited Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Methyl Vinyl Ketone, Inhibited (CH3C(O)CH=CH2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaCH3C(O)CH=CH2
About Methyl Vinyl Ketone, Inhibited
The compound is typically stored with hydroquinone, which inhibits polymerization. Vinclozolin is a commercial fungicide prepared using MVK.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- See SDS
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- See SDS
- Compatibility / segregation
- strong oxidizers and strong bases
Acute oral toxicity Category 2 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Flammable Liquids Category 2
Fire Suppression System
See SDS fire suppression is recommended for Methyl Vinyl Ketone, Inhibited
Water
Dry Chemical
CO₂ / Other · Recommended
Guidance: Water mist may be used to cool closed containers. CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.
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 Vinyl Ketone, inhibited should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. strong oxidizers and strong bases
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical State Liquid Appearance Light yellow Odor Irritating pungent Odor Threshold 0.2 ppmBoiling Point/Range 80 °C / 176 °F @ 760 mmHg
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Methyl Vinyl Ketone, Inhibited
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 Vinyl Ketone, inhibited be stored?
Store Methyl Vinyl Ketone, inhibited in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: strong oxidizers and strong bases US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Methyl Vinyl Ketone, inhibited flammable?
Yes — Methyl Vinyl Ketone, inhibited is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: see SDS. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Methyl Vinyl Ketone, inhibited?
Methyl Vinyl Ketone, inhibited is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Acute oral toxicity Category 2 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Flammable Liquids Category 2
What fire suppression is recommended for Methyl Vinyl Ketone, inhibited?
Water mist may be used to cool closed containers. CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.
Is compliant Methyl Vinyl Ketone, inhibited 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 Vinyl Ketone, inhibited. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.