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Phosphorus Tribromide Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Phosphorus Tribromide (PBr3). 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 formulaPBr3
About Phosphorus Tribromide
Phosphorus Tribromide is a colorless to pale-yellow liquid with a sharp, penetrating odor. It is used in chemical analysis, as a catalyst, and in making other chemicals.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- See SDS
- Storage temperature
- below +30°C.
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible. Materials. Acids. Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases. Alcohols. Ammonia.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Combustible dust Yes
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Phosphorus Tribromide
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Phosphorus Tribromide (PBr3). *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.
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 Tribromide should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (below +30°C.), and segregation requirements. Incompatible. Materials. Acids. Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases. Alcohols. Ammonia.
Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and How the NFPA 704 hazard rating works when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical State Liquid Appearance Light yellow Odor Strong Odor Threshold No information available pH No information available Melting Point/Range -40 °C / -40 °F Boiling Point/Range 175 °C / 347 °F Flash Point No information available Evaporation Rate No information available Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper No data available Lower No data available Vapor Pressure 10 mmHg @ 47.8 °C Vapor Density 9.3 Specific Gravity 2.880
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Recommended storage solutions for Phosphorus Tribromide
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 Phosphorus Tribromide be stored?
Store Phosphorus Tribromide in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: below +30°C.. Compatibility notes: Incompatible. Materials. Acids. Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases. Alcohols. Ammonia. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Phosphorus Tribromide flammable?
Phosphorus Tribromide 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 Phosphorus Tribromide?
Phosphorus Tribromide is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Combustible dust Yes
What fire suppression is recommended for Phosphorus Tribromide?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Phosphorus Tribromide (PBr3). *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 Tribromide 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 Tribromide. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.