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Propylene Dichloride Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Propylene Dichloride (C3H6Cl2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC3H6Cl2
About Propylene Dichloride
Propylene dichloride is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of chlorinated organic chemicals, as an industrial solvent, in ion exchange manufacture, in toluene diisocyanate production, in photographic film manufacture, for paper coating, and for petroleum catalyst regeneration.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable liquids Category 1
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 15 °C / 59 °F
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- e. Incompatible Materials. Acids. Bases. Metals. Finelypowdered metals. Strong oxidizing agents
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 1B
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Propylene Dichloride
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Propylene Dichloride (C3H6Cl2). *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 Powder, Dry Sand
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 Propylene Dichloride should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquids Category 1), climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. e. Incompatible Materials. Acids. Bases. Metals. Finelypowdered metals. Strong oxidizing agents
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical State Liquid Appearance Clear Odor No information available Odor Threshold No information available pH No information available Melting Point/Range -100 °C / -148 °F Boiling Point/Range 95 - 96 °C / 203 - 204.8 °F @760 mmHg Flash Point 15 °C / 59 °F Evaporation Rate No information available Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper 14.50% Lower 3.40% Vapor Pressure No information available Vapor Density No information available Specific Gravity 1.156 Solubility Soluble in water
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Recommended storage solutions for Propylene Dichloride
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 Propylene Dichloride be stored?
Store Propylene Dichloride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquids Category 1). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: e. Incompatible Materials. Acids. Bases. Metals. Finelypowdered metals. Strong oxidizing agents US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Propylene Dichloride flammable?
Yes — Propylene Dichloride is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 15 °C / 59 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Propylene Dichloride?
Propylene Dichloride is listed as: Flammable liquids Category 1. Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 1B
What fire suppression is recommended for Propylene Dichloride?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Propylene Dichloride (C3H6Cl2). *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 Propylene Dichloride storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Propylene Dichloride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.