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Silicon Tetrachloride Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Silicon Tetrachloride (SiCl4). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaSiCl4
About Silicon Tetrachloride
Silicon Tetrachloride is a clear, colorless, fuming liquid with an irritating odor. It is used to make Silicon-containing chemicals and in chemical analysis.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- See SDS
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- See SDS
ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 2 SKIN IRRITATION - Category 2 EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Silicon Tetrachloride
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Silicon Tetrachloride (SiCl4). *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 Silicon Tetrachloride should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Keep incompatible materials separated per the manufacturer SDS.
Review How the NFPA 704 hazard rating works when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical state Melting point Relative density Solubility Liquid. [Fuming liquid.] -68.9°C (-92°F) 1.48 Not available. Odor Pungent. pH Color Colorless. Yellowish. Clear. Evaporation rate Not available. Auto-ignition temperature Flash point >650°C (>1202°F) Not available. Not available. Not available. Viscosity Kinematic (room temperature): 0.0035 cm2 /s (0.35 cSt) Odor threshold Not available. Partition coefficient: noctanol/water : : : : : : : : : : : : : Appearance Boiling point : 56.9°C (134.4°F) Flammability (solid, gas) : Not available. Lower and upper explosive (flammable) limits : Not available. Decomposition temperature : Not available. Solubility in water : Not available. Molecular weight : 169.9 g/mole Flow time (ISO 2431) : Not available. Vapor pressure Vapor density 5.9 (Air = 1)
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Recommended storage solutions for Silicon Tetrachloride
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rated
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rate
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 20 ft
- 27 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
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 Silicon Tetrachloride be stored?
Store Silicon Tetrachloride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Follow SDS segregation guidance for Silicon Tetrachloride and keep incompatible materials separated. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Silicon Tetrachloride flammable?
Silicon Tetrachloride is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.
What hazard class is Silicon Tetrachloride?
Silicon Tetrachloride is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 2 SKIN IRRITATION - Category 2 EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3
What fire suppression is recommended for Silicon Tetrachloride?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Silicon Tetrachloride (SiCl4). *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 Silicon Tetrachloride storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Silicon Tetrachloride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.