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- Non Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
- 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
- 9 Pallets or Totes
- 302 Square Feet storage
Naphthalene Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Naphthalene (C10H8). 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 formulaC10H8
About Naphthalene
a volatile white crystalline compound produced by the distillation of coal tar, used in mothballs and as a raw material for chemical manufacture.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable solids Category 2
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- 78.5 °C (173.3 °F)
- Storage temperature
- Store below +30°C.
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks. Strong heating.
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), Carcinogenicity (Category 2), Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1)
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Naphthalene
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Naphthalene (C10H8). *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.
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 Naphthalene should account for its listed hazards (Flammable solids Category 2), climate control needs (Store below +30°C.), and segregation requirements. Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks. Strong heating.
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: 80 - 82 °C (176 - 180 °F) - lit. Initial boiling point and boiling range 218 °C 424 °F - lit
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Naphthalene
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 Naphthalene be stored?
Store Naphthalene in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable solids Category 2). Climate range guidance: Store below +30°C.. Compatibility notes: Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks. Strong heating. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Naphthalene flammable?
Naphthalene 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 Naphthalene?
Naphthalene is listed as: Flammable solids Category 2. Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), Carcinogenicity (Category 2), Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1)
What fire suppression is recommended for Naphthalene?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Naphthalene (C10H8). *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 Naphthalene storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Naphthalene. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.