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Tetrachloroethylene Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Tetrachloroethylene (C2F4). 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 formulaC2F4
About Tetrachloroethylene
a dense colorless gas which is polymerized to make plastics such as polytetrafluoroethylene.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- 0°C (32°F)
- Storage temperature
- The operating temperature can be between -75 ℃ and 250 ℃
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Conditions to avoid Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat or sources of ignition. Do not allow gas to accumulate in low or confined areas. Incompatible materials: Oxidizers
GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) - Category 2
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Tetrachloroethylene
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Tetrachloroethylene (C2F4). *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, dry chemical, alcohol-resistant 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 Tetrachloroethylene should account for its listed hazards (FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1), climate control needs (The operating temperature can be between -75 ℃ and 250 ℃), and segregation requirements. Conditions to avoid Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat or sources of ignition. Do not allow gas to accumulate in low or confined areas. Incompatible materials: Oxidizers
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting point: -131.15°C (-204.1°F) Boiling point : -75.95°C (-104.7°F)
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Tetrachloroethylene
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 Tetrachloroethylene be stored?
Store Tetrachloroethylene in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1). Climate range guidance: The operating temperature can be between -75 ℃ and 250 ℃. Compatibility notes: Conditions to avoid Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat or sources of ignition. Do not allow gas to accumulate in low or confined areas. Incompatible materials: Oxidizers US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Tetrachloroethylene flammable?
Tetrachloroethylene 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 Tetrachloroethylene?
Tetrachloroethylene is listed as: FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1. GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) - Category 2
What fire suppression is recommended for Tetrachloroethylene?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Tetrachloroethylene (C2F4). *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 Tetrachloroethylene storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Tetrachloroethylene. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.