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
Tetrahydronaphthalene Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Tetrahydronaphthalene (C10H12). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC10H12
About Tetrahydronaphthalene
Tetralin is a hydrocarbon having the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₂. It is a partially hydrogenated derivative of naphthalene. It is a colorless liquid that is used as a hydrogen-donor solvent.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable liquids Category 4
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 77 °C / 170.6 °F
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Excess heat. Keep away from open flames, hot surfacesandsources of ignition. Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agent
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Tetrahydronaphthalene
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Tetrahydronaphthalene (C10H12). *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 Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist maybe used to cool closed containers
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 Tetrahydronaphthalene should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquids Category 4), climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Excess heat. Keep away from open flames, hot surfacesandsources of ignition. Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agent
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting Point/Range -35 °C / -31 °F Boiling Point/Range 207 °C / 404.6 °F
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Tetrahydronaphthalene
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 Tetrahydronaphthalene be stored?
Store Tetrahydronaphthalene in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquids Category 4). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Excess heat. Keep away from open flames, hot surfacesandsources of ignition. Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agent US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Tetrahydronaphthalene flammable?
Yes — Tetrahydronaphthalene is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 77 °C / 170.6 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Tetrahydronaphthalene?
Tetrahydronaphthalene is listed as: Flammable liquids Category 4. Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
What fire suppression is recommended for Tetrahydronaphthalene?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Tetrahydronaphthalene (C10H12). *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 Tetrahydronaphthalene storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Tetrahydronaphthalene. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.