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Propionic Anhydride Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Propionic Anhydride (C6H10O3). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC6H10O3
About Propionic Anhydride
Propionic Anhydride is a colorless liquid with a very strong, unpleasant odor. It is used in the manufacture of perfumes, oils, resins, dyestuffs, drugs, and cellulose esters.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 74 °C (165 °F) - closed cup
- Storage temperature
- below +30°C.
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Propionic Anhydride is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE); REDUCING AGENTS; ALCOHOLS;
Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Propionic Anhydride
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Propionic Anhydride (C6H10O3). *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: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.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 Propionic Anhydride should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (below +30°C.), and segregation requirements. Propionic Anhydride is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE); REDUCING AGENTS; ALCOHOLS;
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting point/freezing point Melting point/range: -43 °C (-45 °F) - lit. f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 167 °C 333 °F - lit. g) Flash point 74 °C (165 °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: 11.9 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 1.48 %(V) k) Vapor pressure 13 hPa at 57.7 °C (135.9 °F) l) Vapor density 4.49 - (Air = 1.0) m) Density 1.015 g/cm3 at 25 °C (77 °F) - lit.
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Recommended storage solutions for Propionic Anhydride
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
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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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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 Propionic Anhydride be stored?
Store Propionic Anhydride 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: Propionic Anhydride is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE); REDUCING AGENTS; ALCOHOLS; US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Propionic Anhydride flammable?
Yes — Propionic Anhydride is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 74 °C (165 °F) - closed cup. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Propionic Anhydride?
Propionic Anhydride is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
What fire suppression is recommended for Propionic Anhydride?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Propionic Anhydride (C6H10O3). *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 Propionic Anhydride storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Propionic Anhydride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.