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 Methacrylate Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Methyl Methacrylate (C5H8O2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC5H8O2
About Methyl Methacrylate
Methyl methacrylate is used in the manufacture of resins and plastics. Methyl methacrylate is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans. An allergic response to dermal exposure may develop.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable Liquids Category 2
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 10°C (OC)
- Storage temperature
- 15 - 25 °C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Acids, bases, combustible materials, metals, oxidizing materials, peroxides
Skin Corrosion / Irritation, Category 2 Eye Damage / Irritation, Category 2A Respiratory sensitizer, Category 1 Skin sensitizer, Category 1 Toxic to Reproduction, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure, Category 3 (central nervous system and respiratory tract) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure, Category 1 (central nervous system and respiratory system) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard, Category 3
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Methyl Methacrylate
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl methacrylate (C5H8O2). *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: Regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, alcoholresistant foam. Large fires: water spray or fog, 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 methacrylate should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2), climate control needs (15 - 25 °C), and segregation requirements. Acids, bases, combustible materials, metals, oxidizing materials, peroxides
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: Colorless liquid Color: Colorless Odor: Sweet odor Odor Threshold: 0.05 ppm Melting/Freezing Point: -48°C Boiling Point: 100°C
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Methyl Methacrylate
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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We have solutions designed for your workflow process needs.
Frequently asked questions
How should Methyl methacrylate be stored?
Store Methyl methacrylate in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2). Climate range guidance: 15 - 25 °C. Compatibility notes: Acids, bases, combustible materials, metals, oxidizing materials, peroxides US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Methyl methacrylate flammable?
Yes — Methyl methacrylate is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 10°C (OC). Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Methyl methacrylate?
Methyl methacrylate is listed as: Flammable Liquids Category 2. Skin Corrosion / Irritation, Category 2 Eye Damage / Irritation, Category 2A Respiratory sensitizer, Category 1 Skin sensitizer, Category 1 Toxic to Reproduction, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure, Category 3 (central nervous system and respiratory tract) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure, Category 1 (central nervous system and respiratory system) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard, Category 3
What fire suppression is recommended for Methyl methacrylate?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl methacrylate (C5H8O2). *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 methacrylate 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 methacrylate. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.