Propionaldehyde Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Propionaldehyde (C3H6O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

Propionaldehyde molecular formula

About Propionaldehyde

Propionaldehyde is a colorless liquid with a strong fruity odor. It is used as a synthetic flavoring, in plastic and rubber manufacturing, and as a disinfectant and preservative.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
-30 °C (-22 °F) - closed cup
Storage temperature
<40 C
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong reducing agents.

Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Propionaldehyde

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Propionaldehyde (C3H6O). *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 Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) 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 Propionaldehyde should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (<40 C), and segregation requirements. Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong reducing agents.

Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: a) Appearance Form: clear, liquid Color: colorless b) Odor Stench. c) Odor Threshold 0.01 ppm d) pH No data available e) Melting point/freezing point Melting point/range: -81 °C (-114 °F) - lit. f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 46 - 50 °C 115 - 122 °F - lit. g) Flash point -30 °C (-22 °F) - closed cup h) Evaporation rate No data available i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Upper explosion limit: 16.1 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 2.6 %(V) k) Vapor pressure 400.46 hPa at 23.61 °C (74.50 °F) l) Vapor density 2.01 - (Air = 1.0) m) Relative density No data available n) Water solubility 306 g/l at 25 °C (77 °F)completely soluble

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Propionaldehyde

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

  • 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
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  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 10 ft
    • 12 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 48 Square Feet storage
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  • Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote Storage

    Single Tote & Pallet Storage

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Propionaldehyde be stored?

Store Propionaldehyde in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: <40 C. Compatibility notes: Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong reducing agents. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Propionaldehyde flammable?

Yes — Propionaldehyde is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -30 °C (-22 °F) - closed cup . Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Propionaldehyde?

Propionaldehyde is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402

What fire suppression is recommended for Propionaldehyde?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Propionaldehyde (C3H6O). *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 Propionaldehyde storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Propionaldehyde. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.