Propyl Nitrate Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Propyl Nitrate (C3H7NO3). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Propyl Nitrate

Propyl Nitrate is a FLAMMABLE and REACTIVE chemical and a DANGEROUS FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD. n-Propyl Nitrate is a colorless to pale-yellow liquid with an Ether-like odor. It is used as rocket fuel.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
See SDS
Storage temperature
Ambient
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
-Propyl Nitrate is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE).

GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Propyl Nitrate

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Propyl Nitrate (C3H7NO3). *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 appropriate extinguisher.

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 Propyl Nitrate should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. -Propyl Nitrate is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE).

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

Properties: Colorless gas. Melting/freezing point: -210.01 C

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Propyl Nitrate

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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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.

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Frequently asked questions

How should Propyl Nitrate be stored?

Store Propyl Nitrate in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: -Propyl Nitrate is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE). US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Propyl Nitrate flammable?

Yes — Propyl Nitrate is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: see SDS. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Propyl Nitrate?

Propyl Nitrate is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas

What fire suppression is recommended for Propyl Nitrate?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Propyl Nitrate (C3H7NO3). *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 Propyl Nitrate storage available for rent?

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