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Methyl-2-Propanol, 2- Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Methyl-2-Propanol, 2- (C₄H₁₀O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC₄H₁₀O
About Methyl-2-Propanol, 2-
Used as a fuel additive for internal combustion engines (to prevent icing of the carburetor) and as an antiknock agent.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable Liquids Category 2
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 11 °C / 51.8 °F
- Storage temperature
- 5-30 C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible Materials. Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Alkali metals.
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver.
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Methyl-2-Propanol, 2-
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl-2-propanol, 2- (C₄H₁₀O). *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: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Cool closedcontainers exposed to fire with 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-2-propanol, 2- should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2), climate control needs (5-30 C), and segregation requirements. Incompatible Materials. Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Alkali metals.
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 Clear Odor Strong Odor Threshold No information available Melting Point/Range 25 - 25.5 °C / 77 - 77.9 °F Boiling Point/Range 83 °C / 181.4 °F @ 760 mmHg
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Recommended storage solutions for Methyl-2-Propanol, 2-
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
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- 4-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 10 ft
- 12 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 48 Square Feet storage
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- 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
Material handling
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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-2-propanol, 2- be stored?
Store Methyl-2-propanol, 2- in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2). Climate range guidance: 5-30 C. Compatibility notes: Incompatible Materials. Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Alkali metals. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Methyl-2-propanol, 2- flammable?
Yes — Methyl-2-propanol, 2- is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 11 °C / 51.8 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Methyl-2-propanol, 2-?
Methyl-2-propanol, 2- is listed as: Flammable Liquids Category 2. Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver.
What fire suppression is recommended for Methyl-2-propanol, 2-?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl-2-propanol, 2- (C₄H₁₀O). *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-2-propanol, 2- 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-2-propanol, 2-. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.