Pentanol, 1- Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Pentanol, 1- (C5H12O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Pentanol, 1-

Pentanol is used as a key starting material in the production of dichloro-acetic acid pentyl ester, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, di-n-penyl ether (DNPE), pentyl butyrate and amyl acetate. As a solvent, it is used for coating CDs and DVDs.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
49 °C (120 °F) - closed cup
Storage temperature
4 C
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Incompatible with oxidizing materials, hydrogen trisulfide

Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Pentanol, 1-

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Pentanol, 1- (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, 1- should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (4 C), and segregation requirements. Incompatible with oxidizing materials, hydrogen trisulfide

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 b) Odor No data available c) Odor Threshold No data available d) pH 7 e) Melting point/freezing point Melting point/range: -78 °C (-108 °F) - lit. f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 136 - 138 °C 277 - 280 °F - lit. g) Flash point 49 °C (120 °F) - closed cup h) Evaporation rate No data available i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Upper explosion limit: 8.0 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 1.6 %(V)

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Pentanol, 1-

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

  • 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
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  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 10 ft
    • 12 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 48 Square Feet storage
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  • Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote Storage

    Single Tote & Pallet Storage

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Pentanol, 1- be stored?

Store Pentanol, 1- in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: 4 C. Compatibility notes: Incompatible with oxidizing materials, hydrogen trisulfide US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Pentanol, 1- flammable?

Yes — Pentanol, 1- is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 49 °C (120 °F) - closed cup. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Pentanol, 1-?

Pentanol, 1- is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335

What fire suppression is recommended for Pentanol, 1-?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Pentanol, 1- (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, 1- 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, 1-. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.