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Pentanol, 2- Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Pentanol, 2- (C5H12O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC5H12O
About Pentanol, 2-
2-Pentanol (IUPAC name: pentan-2-ol; also called sec-amyl alcohol) is an organic chemical compound. It is used as a solvent and an intermediate in the manufacturing of other chemicals. 2-Pentanol is a component of many mixtures of amyl alcohols sold industrially.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable Liquids Category 2
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 34 °C / 93.2 °F
- Storage temperature
- below +30°C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible Materials. Metals. Oxidizing agent.
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Pentanol, 2-
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Pentanol, 2- (C5H12O). *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 spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist maybe used to cool closed containers.
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 Pentanol, 2- should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2), climate control needs (below +30°C), and segregation requirements. Incompatible Materials. Metals. Oxidizing agent.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical State Liquid Appearance Colorless Odor Characteristic Odor Threshold No information available pH No information available Melting Point/Range -50 °C / -58 °F Boiling Point/Range 118 - 119 °C / 244.4 - 246.2 °F Flash Point 34 °C / 93.2 °F Evaporation Rate No information available Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper 8.0% Lower 1.2% Vapor Pressure 3 mbar @ 20 °C Vapor Density 3.0 (Air = 1.0) Specific Gravity 0.812 Solubility Soluble in water Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature 340 °C / 644 °F Decomposition Temperature No information available Viscosity 4.1 mPa.s @ 20 °C Molecular Formula C5 H12 O Molecular Weight 88.15
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Recommended storage solutions for Pentanol, 2-
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
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- 4-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 10 ft
- 12 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 48 Square Feet storage
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- 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
Material handling
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Frequently asked questions
How should Pentanol, 2- be stored?
Store Pentanol, 2- in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2). Climate range guidance: below +30°C. Compatibility notes: Incompatible Materials. Metals. Oxidizing agent. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Pentanol, 2- flammable?
Yes — Pentanol, 2- is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 34 °C / 93.2 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Pentanol, 2-?
Pentanol, 2- is listed as: Flammable Liquids Category 2. Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.
What fire suppression is recommended for Pentanol, 2-?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Pentanol, 2- (C5H12O). *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 Pentanol, 2- storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Pentanol, 2-. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.