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
Petroleum Crude Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Petroleum Crude (CnH2n+2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaCnH2n+2
About Petroleum Crude
We use petroleum products to propel vehicles, to heat buildings, and to produce electricity. In the industrial sector, the petrochemical industry uses petroleum as a raw material (a feedstock) to make products such as plastics, polyurethane, solvents, and hundreds of other intermediate and end-user goods
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable Liquids Category 2
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -7 °C / 19 °F
- Storage temperature
- between 40°F and 85°F
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- May be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents such as nitric acid.
Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 1 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 1 Label elements Manufacturer Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co. 19100 Ridgewood Parkway San Antonio, TX 78259 F
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Petroleum Crude
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Petroleum crude ( CnH2n+2). *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: Dry chemical. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Water spray. Alcohol resistant foam.
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 Petroleum crude should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2), climate control needs (between 40°F and 85°F), and segregation requirements. May be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents such as nitric acid.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Property Values Remarks•MethodpH Not applicable Melting point / freezing point -30 °C / -22 °F Boiling range 300 °C Flash point -7 °C / 19 °F Evaporation rate No data available Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable gas or vapor may be released by liquid
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Petroleum Crude
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 Petroleum crude be stored?
Store Petroleum crude in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2). Climate range guidance: between 40°F and 85°F. Compatibility notes: May be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents such as nitric acid. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Petroleum crude flammable?
Yes — Petroleum crude is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -7 °C / 19 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Petroleum crude?
Petroleum crude is listed as: Flammable Liquids Category 2. Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 1 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 1 Label elements Manufacturer Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co. 19100 Ridgewood Parkway San Antonio, TX 78259 F
What fire suppression is recommended for Petroleum crude?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Petroleum crude ( CnH2n+2). *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 Petroleum crude storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Petroleum crude. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.