Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping
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- Non Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
- 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
- 9 Pallets or Totes
- 302 Square Feet storage
Phenol Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Phenol (C6H6O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC6H6O
About Phenol
Phenol is used in many industries. It's used for medicine as a slimicide, antiseptic, and disinfectant and to manufacture a number of products. Some examples of workers at risk of being exposed to phenol include the following: Workers in the petroleum industry.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Acute Toxiciy Category 3
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- 79.4 C Closed Cup
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Phenol is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); ALUMINUM CHLORIDE; CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE; STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC)
Skin Corrosion Category 1B Serious eye damage Category 1
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Phenol
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Phenol (C6H6O). *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, dry chemical, chemical foam, CO2 or 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 Phenol should account for its listed hazards (Acute Toxiciy Category 3), climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Phenol is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); ALUMINUM CHLORIDE; CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE; STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC)
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting/Freezing point: 42.8 C. Boiling Point: 182 C
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Phenol
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rated
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rate
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 20 ft
- 27 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
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 Phenol be stored?
Store Phenol in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Acute Toxiciy Category 3). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Phenol is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); ALUMINUM CHLORIDE; CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE; STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC) US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Phenol flammable?
Phenol is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.
What hazard class is Phenol?
Phenol is listed as: Acute Toxiciy Category 3. Skin Corrosion Category 1B Serious eye damage Category 1
What fire suppression is recommended for Phenol?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Phenol (C6H6O). *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 Phenol storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Phenol. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.