Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage
FireSAFE 4X
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- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 228 Square Feet storage
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Methyl Ethyl Ketone (C₄H₈O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC₄H₈O
About Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methyl ethyl ketone is used in many industries. It is used as a solvent and in the manufacture of synthetic rubber, paraffin wax, and to make other chemical products. Some examples of workers at risk of being exposed to methyl ethyl ketone include the following: Workers who work in printing plants.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable liquids Category 2
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -7 °C / 19.4 °F closed cup
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Oxidizing materials, caustics, amines, Ammonia, strong bases, Chloroform, Chlorosulfonic Acid, Oleum, Potassium-T-Butoxide, heat or flame, Hydrogen Peroxide, Nitric Acid.
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver. Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation or cracking
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl ethyl ketone (C₄H₈O). *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: CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist may be usedtocool 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 ethyl ketone should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquids Category 2), climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Oxidizing materials, caustics, amines, Ammonia, strong bases, Chloroform, Chlorosulfonic Acid, Oleum, Potassium-T-Butoxide, heat or flame, Hydrogen Peroxide, Nitric Acid.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: pH No information available Melting Point/Range -87 °C / -124.6 °F Boiling Point/Range 80 °C / 176 °F Flash Point -7 °C / 19.4 °F Method - CC (closed cup) Evaporation Rate 3.7 Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper 11.4 vol % Lower 1.4 vol %
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Recommended storage solutions for Methyl Ethyl Ketone
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 ethyl ketone be stored?
Store Methyl ethyl ketone in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquids Category 2). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Oxidizing materials, caustics, amines, Ammonia, strong bases, Chloroform, Chlorosulfonic Acid, Oleum, Potassium-T-Butoxide, heat or flame, Hydrogen Peroxide, Nitric Acid. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Methyl ethyl ketone flammable?
Yes — Methyl ethyl ketone is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -7 °C / 19.4 °F closed cup. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Methyl ethyl ketone?
Methyl ethyl ketone is listed as: Flammable liquids Category 2. Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver. Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation or cracking
What fire suppression is recommended for Methyl ethyl ketone?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl ethyl ketone (C₄H₈O). *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 ethyl ketone 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 ethyl ketone. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.