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- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 228 Square Feet storage
Phosphorus Pentasulfide Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Phosphorus Pentasulfide (P₂S₅). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaP₂S₅
About Phosphorus Pentasulfide
Phosphorus Pentasulfide is a greenish-yellow solid with a rotten egg odor. It is used in the production of safety matches, lube oil additives, and pesticides.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable solids Category 1 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- > 100 °C / > 212 °F
- Storage temperature
- below +30°C.
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Phosphorus Pentasulfide is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORIN
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Combustible dust Yes
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Phosphorus Pentasulfide
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Phosphorus Pentasulfide (P₂S₅). *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 mist may be used to cool closed containers. CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand, 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 Phosphorus Pentasulfide should account for its listed hazards (Flammable solids Category 1 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases ), climate control needs (below +30°C.), and segregation requirements. Phosphorus Pentasulfide is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORIN
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Odor Stench Odor Threshold No information available pH 1 10 g/L (20°C) Melting Point/Range 286 - 290 °C / 546.8 - 554 °F Boiling Point/Range 514 °C / 957.2 °F @ 760 mmHg Flash Point > 100 °C / > 212 °F Evaporation Rate Not applicable Flammability (solid,gas) No information available Flammability or explosive limits Upper No data available Lower No data available Vapor Pressure 1 mmHg @ 300 °C Vapor Density Not applicable Specific Gravity 2.080 Solubility Insoluble in cold water Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature 282 °C / 539.6 °F
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Recommended storage solutions for Phosphorus Pentasulfide
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 Phosphorus Pentasulfide be stored?
Store Phosphorus Pentasulfide in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable solids Category 1 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases). Climate range guidance: below +30°C.. Compatibility notes: Phosphorus Pentasulfide is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORIN US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Phosphorus Pentasulfide flammable?
Yes — Phosphorus Pentasulfide is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: > 100 °C / > 212 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Phosphorus Pentasulfide?
Phosphorus Pentasulfide is listed as: Flammable solids Category 1 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases. Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Combustible dust Yes
What fire suppression is recommended for Phosphorus Pentasulfide?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Phosphorus Pentasulfide (P₂S₅). *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 Phosphorus Pentasulfide storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Phosphorus Pentasulfide. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.