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Sodium Chlorate Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Sodium Chlorate (NaClO3). 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 formulaNaClO3
About Sodium Chlorate
Sodium Chlorate is an odorless, pale yellow to white, crystalline (sugar-like) solid that is often used in a water solution. It is used in making herbicides, explosives, dyes, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, paper, and other chemicals.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Oxidizing agents Category 1
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- See SDS
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Organic materials, Finely powdered metals, Ammonia, Acids, Strong reducingagents, Alcohols, Combustible material
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Sodium Chlorate
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Sodium Chlorate (NaClO3). *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: Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam.
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 Sodium Chlorate should account for its listed hazards (Oxidizing agents Category 1), climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Organic materials, Finely powdered metals, Ammonia, Acids, Strong reducingagents, Alcohols, Combustible material
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical State Solid Appearance White Odor Odorless Odor Threshold No information available pH 5.0 - 7.0 Melting Point/Range 248 - 261 °C / 478.4 - 501.8 °F Boiling Point/Range No information available Flash Point No information available Evaporation Rate Not applicable Flammability (solid,gas) No information available Flammability or explosive limits Upper No data available Lower No data available Vapor Pressure No information available Vapor Density Not applicable Specific Gravity 2.490 Solubility 1000 g/L (20°C) Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature No information available Decomposition Temperature No information available Viscosity Not applicable Molecular Formula Cl Na O3 Molecular Weight 106.44
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Recommended storage solutions for Sodium Chlorate
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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We have solutions designed for your workflow process needs.
Frequently asked questions
How should Sodium Chlorate be stored?
Store Sodium Chlorate in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Oxidizing agents Category 1). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Organic materials, Finely powdered metals, Ammonia, Acids, Strong reducingagents, Alcohols, Combustible material US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Sodium Chlorate flammable?
Sodium Chlorate 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 Sodium Chlorate?
Sodium Chlorate is listed as: Oxidizing agents Category 1. Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4
What fire suppression is recommended for Sodium Chlorate?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Sodium Chlorate (NaClO3). *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 Sodium Chlorate storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Sodium Chlorate. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.