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
Octyl Alcohol Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Octyl Alcohol (C₈H₁₈O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC₈H₁₈O
About Octyl Alcohol
Octyl alcohol is a vegetable-based fatty alcohol used in perfume and fragrance manufacturing or as an intermediate in the production of detergents and other cleaners. It is also called 1-octanol, capryl alcohol and caprylic alcohol, and comes in both liquid and solid forms.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 86.5 °C (187.7 °F) at ca.101.5 hPa - ASTM D 93
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Can react with strong oxidizers, inorganic acids, and halogens.
Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H412
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Octyl Alcohol
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Octyl alcohol (C₈H₁₈O). *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: 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 Octyl alcohol should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Can react with strong oxidizers, inorganic acids, and halogens.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: e) Melting point/freezing point Melting point/range: -15 °C (5 °F) - lit. f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 196 °C 385 °F - lit. g) Flash point 86.5 °C (187.7 °F) at ca.101.5 hPa - ASTM D 93
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Octyl Alcohol
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 Octyl alcohol be stored?
Store Octyl alcohol in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Can react with strong oxidizers, inorganic acids, and halogens. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Octyl alcohol flammable?
Yes — Octyl alcohol is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 86.5 °C (187.7 °F) at ca.101.5 hPa - ASTM D 93 . Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Octyl alcohol?
Octyl alcohol is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H412
What fire suppression is recommended for Octyl alcohol?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Octyl alcohol (C₈H₁₈O). *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 Octyl alcohol storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Octyl alcohol. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.