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
Nitromethane Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Nitromethane (CH3NO2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaCH3NO2
About Nitromethane
Nitromethane is a colorless, oily liquid with a mild disagreeable or fruity odor. It is used as a propellant, fuel additive, rocket fuel, and solvent, and in making dyes, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 35 °C (95 °F) - closed cup - ISO 1523
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Nitromethane reacts violently with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE)
Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Nitromethane
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Nitromethane (CH3NO2). *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 Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
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 Nitromethane should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Nitromethane reacts violently with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE)
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: a) Appearance Form: liquid Color: clear, colorless b) Odor characteristic c) Odor Threshold No data available d) pH No data available e) Melting point/freezing point Melting point/range: -29 °C (-20 °F) - lit. f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 101.2 °C 214.2 °F - lit. g) Flash point 35 °C (95 °F) - closed cup - ISO 1523
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Nitromethane
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 Nitromethane be stored?
Store Nitromethane in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Nitromethane reacts violently with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE) US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Nitromethane flammable?
Yes — Nitromethane is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 35 °C (95 °F) - closed cup - ISO 1523. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Nitromethane?
Nitromethane is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361
What fire suppression is recommended for Nitromethane?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Nitromethane (CH3NO2). *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 Nitromethane storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Nitromethane. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.