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
Propylene Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Propylene (C3H6O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Propylene
Almost two-thirds of propylene is used to make polypropylene, 2 a plastic resin used to make apparel, plastic squeeze bottles, outdoor furniture and many other products. Propylene oxide is used to make furniture, automotive parts, boats and recreational vehicles, appliances, solvents and resins.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- Closed cup: -107.78°C (-162°F)
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Solvents
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Propylene
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Propylene (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: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire
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 should account for its listed hazards (FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas), climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Solvents
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting point Relative density Solubility Gas. [Compressed gas.] -185°C (-301°F) Not applicable. Not available. Odor Mild. pH Color Colorless. Evaporation rate Not available. Auto-ignition temperature Flash point 455°C (851°F) Closed cup: -107.78°C (-162°F) 1.77 Not available. Viscosity Not applicable. Odor threshold Not available. Partition coefficient: noctanol/water : : : : : : : : : : : : : Appearance Boiling point : -48°C (-54.4°F) Flammability (solid, gas) : Extremely flammable in the presence of the following materials or conditions: open flames, sparks and static discharge and oxidizing materials. Lower and upper explosive (flammable) limits : Lower: 2% Upper: 11% Decomposition temperature : Not available. Heat of combustion : -45803592 J/kg Aerosol product Solubility in water : 0.2 g/l Molecular weight : 42.09 g/mole Flow time (ISO 2431) : Not available. Vapor pressure Vapor density 1.5 (Air = 1) : 136.6 (psig) : Specific Volume (ft 3 /lb) : 9.0909 Gas Density (lb/ft 3) : 0.11 (25°C / 77 to °F) Critical temperature : 91.85°C (
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Propylene
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
How do you manage your bulk chemical storage?
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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Palletized Materials
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 be stored?
Store Propylene in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Solvents US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Propylene flammable?
Yes — Propylene is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: Closed cup: -107.78°C (-162°F). Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Propylene?
Propylene is listed as: FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas. Confirm classification on the manufacturer SDS before designing storage.
What fire suppression is recommended for Propylene?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Propylene (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 Propylene 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. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.