Sodium Hydroxide Chemical Storage Specifications

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

Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Sodium Hydroxide

a strongly alkaline white deliquescent compound used in many industrial processes, e.g. the manufacture of soap and paper.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
See SDS
Storage temperature
85 F to 100 F (29 C to 38 C)
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Incompatible materials Aluminum, brass, Metals, metal alloys, Zinc, Tin

Corrosive to Metals (Category 1), H290 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Sodium Hydroxide

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). *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: Suitable extinguishing media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

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 Hydroxide should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (85 F to 100 F (29 C to 38 C)), and segregation requirements. Incompatible materials Aluminum, brass, Metals, metal alloys, Zinc, Tin

Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and How the NFPA 704 hazard rating works when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Melting point/freezing point: 318 °C (604 °F) Initial boiling point and boiling range 1,390 °C 2,534 °F

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Sodium Hydroxide

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping

    BoxSAFE CX

    • Non Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
    • 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
    • 9 Pallets or Totes
    • 302 Square Feet storage
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rated

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rate

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 20 ft
    • 27 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Sodium Hydroxide be stored?

Store Sodium Hydroxide in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: 85 F to 100 F (29 C to 38 C). Compatibility notes: Incompatible materials Aluminum, brass, Metals, metal alloys, Zinc, Tin US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Sodium Hydroxide flammable?

Sodium Hydroxide 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 Hydroxide?

Sodium Hydroxide is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Corrosive to Metals (Category 1), H290 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402

What fire suppression is recommended for Sodium Hydroxide?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). *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 Hydroxide 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 Hydroxide. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.