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Methylene Chloride Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Methylene Chloride (CH2Cl2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaCH2Cl2
About Methylene Chloride
Methylene chloride is used in various industrial processes, in many different industries including paint stripping, pharmaceutical manufacturing, paint remover manufacturing, and metal cleaning and degreasing. The most common means of exposure to methylene chloride is inhalation and skin exposure.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- See SDS
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Methylene Chloride reacts violently with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Methylene Chloride
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methylene Chloride (CH2Cl2). *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: Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, 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 Methylene Chloride should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Methylene Chloride reacts violently with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE
Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and Organic peroxide storage building when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical State Liquid Appearance Colorless Odor sweet Odor Threshold No information available pH No information available Melting Point/Range -97 °C / -142.6 °F
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Recommended storage solutions for Methylene Chloride
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rated
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rate
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 20 ft
- 27 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
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 Methylene Chloride be stored?
Store Methylene Chloride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Methylene Chloride reacts violently with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Methylene Chloride flammable?
Methylene Chloride is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.
What hazard class is Methylene Chloride?
Methylene Chloride is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B
What fire suppression is recommended for Methylene Chloride?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methylene Chloride (CH2Cl2). *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 Methylene Chloride storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Methylene Chloride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.