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- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 228 Square Feet storage
Methyl Cyclopentane Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Methyl Cyclopentane (C6H12O2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC6H12O2
About Methyl Cyclopentane
Methyl Cyclopentane is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor. It is used as a solvent and to make other chemicals. * Methyl Cyclopentane is on the Hazardous Substance List because it is cited by DOT and NFPA. * This chemical is on the Special Health Hazard Substance List because it is FLAMMABLE.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- <-10 °C at 1,013 hPa.
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Oxidizers
2.6 flammable liquid 2 Flam. Liq. 2 H225 3.2 skin corrosion/irritation 2 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 3.8D specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (narcotic effects, drowsiness) 3 STOT SE 3 H336 3.10 aspiration hazard 1 Asp. Tox. 1 H304
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Methyl Cyclopentane
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl cyclopentane (C6H12O2). *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.
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 cyclopentane should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Oxidizers
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting point/freezing point -142 °C at 1,013 hPa Initial boiling point and boiling range 72 °C at 1,013 hPa Flash point <-10 °C at 1,013 hPa. Colorless Liquid
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Recommended storage solutions for Methyl Cyclopentane
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 cyclopentane be stored?
Store Methyl cyclopentane in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Oxidizers US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Methyl cyclopentane flammable?
Yes — Methyl cyclopentane is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: <-10 °C at 1,013 hPa.. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Methyl cyclopentane?
Methyl cyclopentane is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. 2.6 flammable liquid 2 Flam. Liq. 2 H225 3.2 skin corrosion/irritation 2 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 3.8D specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (narcotic effects, drowsiness) 3 STOT SE 3 H336 3.10 aspiration hazard 1 Asp. Tox. 1 H304
What fire suppression is recommended for Methyl cyclopentane?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl cyclopentane (C6H12O2). *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 cyclopentane 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 cyclopentane. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.