Nitrotoluene, O-, M-, P- Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Nitrotoluene, O-, M-, P- (CH3C6H4NO2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Nitrotoluene, O-, M-, P-

Typical use of nitrotoluene is in production of pigments, antioxidants, agricultural chemicals, and photographic chemicals. Ortho-mononitrotoluene and para-mononitrotoluene can be also used as detection taggants for explosive detection.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
103 °C at 1.013 hPa (ECHA)
Storage temperature
Ambient
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Strong oxidizers, sulfuric acid.

H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H373 May cause damage to organs (liver, testes) through prolonged or repeated exposure H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Nitrotoluene, O-, M-, P-

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p- (CH3C6H4NO2). *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: co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings water, foam, dry extinguishing powder, ABC-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 Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p- should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Strong oxidizers, sulfuric acid.

Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and Organic peroxide storage building when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Physical state solid Form crystalline Colour yellow Odour characteristic Melting point/freezing point 44,5 °C (ECHA) Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range 238,3 °C at 101 kPa (ECHA) Flammability this material is combustible, but will not ignite readily Lower and upper explosion limit 1,6 vol% (LEL) Flash point 103 °C at 1.013 hPa (ECHA) Auto-ignition temperature 450 °C (ECHA) (relative self-ignition temperature for solids)

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Nitrotoluene, O-, M-, P-

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping

    BoxSAFE CX

    • Non Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
    • 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
    • 9 Pallets or Totes
    • 302 Square Feet storage
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rated

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rate

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 20 ft
    • 27 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p- be stored?

Store Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p- in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Strong oxidizers, sulfuric acid. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p- flammable?

Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p- 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 Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p-?

Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p- is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H373 May cause damage to organs (liver, testes) through prolonged or repeated exposure H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

What fire suppression is recommended for Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p-?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p- (CH3C6H4NO2). *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 Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p- storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Nitrotoluene, o-, m-, p-. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.