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
Nitroethane Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Nitroethane (C2H5NO2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC2H5NO2
About Nitroethane
Nitroethane is a colorless, oily liquid with a mild, fruity odor. It is used as a propellent, as a solvent for esters, resins, and waxes, and to make other chemicals.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 31 °C (88 °F) - closed cup
- Storage temperature
- See SDS
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Nitroethane is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); HYDROCARBONS; and HYDROXIDES.
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Nitroethane
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Nitroethane (C2H5NO2). *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: For small (incipient) fires, use media such as "alcohol" foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. For large fires, apply water from as far as possible. Use very large quantities (flooding) of water applied as a mist or spray; solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water.
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 Nitroethane should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs, and segregation requirements. Nitroethane is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); HYDROCARBONS; and HYDROXIDES.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting point -90 °C (-130 °F) - lit. Boiling point 114 - 115 °C (237 - 239 °F) - lit. Flash point 31 °C (88 °F) - closed cup Ignition temperature 414 °C (777 °F) Lower explosion limit 3.4 %(V) Vapour pressure 20.8 hPa (15.6 mmHg) at 20 °C (68 °F) Density 1.045 g/cm3 at 25 °C (77 °F)
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Nitroethane
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 Nitroethane be stored?
Store Nitroethane in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: Nitroethane is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); HYDROCARBONS; and HYDROXIDES. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Nitroethane flammable?
Yes — Nitroethane is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 31 °C (88 °F) - closed cup. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Nitroethane?
Nitroethane is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
What fire suppression is recommended for Nitroethane?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Nitroethane (C2H5NO2). *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 Nitroethane storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Nitroethane. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.