Phosphorus Trichloride Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Phosphorus Trichloride (PCl3). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Phosphorus Trichloride

Phosphorus Trichloride is a colorless, clear, fuming liquid with a strong odor. It is used in gasoline additives and textile finishing, and to make other chemicals, pesticides, dyestuffs, catalysts and plasticizers.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
See SDS
Storage temperature
Ambient
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
incompatible with many common oxidants such as: sodium peroxide, fluorine, chromyl chloride, iodine chloride, to name a few. Isopropanol can react with PCl3, forming toxic HCl gas.

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2), H300 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 2), Respiratory Tract, H373 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Phosphorus Trichloride

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Phosphorus Trichloride (PCl3). *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)Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

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 Trichloride should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. incompatible with many common oxidants such as: sodium peroxide, fluorine, chromyl chloride, iodine chloride, to name a few. Isopropanol can react with PCl3, forming toxic HCl gas.

Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and Organic peroxide storage building when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: ) Appearance Form: liquid Color: clear b) Odor pungent c) Odor Threshold No data available d) pH No data available e) Melting point/freezing point Melting point/range: -112 °C (-170 °F) - lit. f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 74 - 78 °C 165 - 172 °F - lit.

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Recommended storage solutions for Phosphorus Trichloride

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping

    BoxSAFE CX

    • Non Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
    • 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
    • 9 Pallets or Totes
    • 302 Square Feet storage
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rated

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rate

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 20 ft
    • 27 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Phosphorus Trichloride be stored?

Store Phosphorus Trichloride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: incompatible with many common oxidants such as: sodium peroxide, fluorine, chromyl chloride, iodine chloride, to name a few. Isopropanol can react with PCl3, forming toxic HCl gas. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Phosphorus Trichloride flammable?

Phosphorus Trichloride 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 Trichloride?

Phosphorus Trichloride is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2), H300 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 2), Respiratory Tract, H373 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402

What fire suppression is recommended for Phosphorus Trichloride?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Phosphorus Trichloride (PCl3). *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 Trichloride 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 Trichloride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.