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
Nitrocellulose, Water Wet Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Nitrocellulose, Water Wet ((C 6H 9(NO 2)O 5) n). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formula(C 6H 9(NO 2)O 5) n
About Nitrocellulose, Water Wet
Nitrocellulose is a highly flammable compound formed by nitrating cellulose through exposure to a mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable Liquids Category 1
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -47 °C / -52.6 °F
- Storage temperature
- The maximum storage temperature of 40 °C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- ! Nitrocellulose is incompatible with acetic peroxide, bromazide, chlorine, strong oxidizing agents, acids or alkaline products.
Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Nitrocellulose, Water Wet
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Nitrocellulose, water wet ((C 6H 9(NO 2)O 5) n). *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: Face to the possibility of toxic products generation by termical decomposition, (Nitrous gases) in case of fire use self-contained breathing apparatus (positive pressure). Apply cooling water on the wall containers even after all the fire extinguished. If a fire occurs in a big dimension in store or shipment areas, use cannon monitor or fire pipes. T
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 Nitrocellulose, water wet should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 1), climate control needs (The maximum storage temperature of 40 °C), and segregation requirements. ! Nitrocellulose is incompatible with acetic peroxide, bromazide, chlorine, strong oxidizing agents, acids or alkaline products.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Boiling point.: Ethanol: 78.3 oC Isopropanol: 82.3 o
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Nitrocellulose, Water Wet
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 Nitrocellulose, water wet be stored?
Store Nitrocellulose, water wet in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 1). Climate range guidance: The maximum storage temperature of 40 °C. Compatibility notes: ! Nitrocellulose is incompatible with acetic peroxide, bromazide, chlorine, strong oxidizing agents, acids or alkaline products. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Nitrocellulose, water wet flammable?
Yes — Nitrocellulose, water wet is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -47 °C / -52.6 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Nitrocellulose, water wet?
Nitrocellulose, water wet is listed as: Flammable Liquids Category 1. Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1
What fire suppression is recommended for Nitrocellulose, water wet?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Nitrocellulose, water wet ((C 6H 9(NO 2)O 5) n). *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 Nitrocellulose, water wet storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Nitrocellulose, water wet. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.