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 Ether Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Petroleum Ether (C6H14). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC6H14
About Petroleum Ether
Petroleum ether is used as a solvent for oils, fats, and waxes; a detergent; a fuel; in paints and varnishes; an insecticide; and in photography.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable Liquids Category 2
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- < -17.8 °C / < 0 °F
- Storage temperature
- 2°C to 30°C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible materials. This product is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Aspiration Toxicity Category 1
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Petroleum Ether
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Petroleum ether (C6H14). *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: Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam 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 Petroleum ether should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2), climate control needs (2°C to 30°C), and segregation requirements. Incompatible materials. This product is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Flash Point < -17.8 °C / < 0 °F Evaporation Rate Slower than ether Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper 5.9 vol % Lower 1.1 vol % Vapor Pressure No information available Vapor Density No information available Specific Gravity No information available Solubility Insoluble in water Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature 287.8 °C / 550 °F
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Petroleum Ether
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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Frequently asked questions
How should Petroleum ether be stored?
Store Petroleum ether in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2). Climate range guidance: 2°C to 30°C. Compatibility notes: Incompatible materials. This product is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Petroleum ether flammable?
Yes — Petroleum ether is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: < -17.8 °C / < 0 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Petroleum ether?
Petroleum ether is listed as: Flammable Liquids Category 2. Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Aspiration Toxicity Category 1
What fire suppression is recommended for Petroleum ether?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Petroleum ether (C6H14). *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 ether 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 ether. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.