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
Triethylamine Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Triethylamine (C6H15N). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC6H15N
About Triethylamine
It is a colourless volatile liquid with a strong fishy odor reminiscent of ammonia.Triethylamine is the chemical compound with the formula N(CH₂CH₃)₃, commonly abbreviated Et₃N. It is also abbreviated TEA, yet this abbreviation must be used carefully to avoid confusion with triethanolamine or tetraethylammonium, for which TEA is also a common abbreviation.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable liquids Category 2
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -11 °C / 12.2 °F
- Storage temperature
- Keep container tightly closed. Store below +30°C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong reducing agents
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Triethylamine
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Triethylamine (C6H15N). *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 Triethylamine should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquids Category 2), climate control needs (Keep container tightly closed. Store below +30°C), and segregation requirements. Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong reducing agents
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 -115 °C / -175 °F Boiling Point/Range 90 °C / 194 °F
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Triethylamine
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 Triethylamine be stored?
Store Triethylamine in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquids Category 2). Climate range guidance: Keep container tightly closed. Store below +30°C. Compatibility notes: Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong reducing agents US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Triethylamine flammable?
Yes — Triethylamine is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -11 °C / 12.2 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Triethylamine?
Triethylamine is listed as: Flammable liquids Category 2. Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
What fire suppression is recommended for Triethylamine?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Triethylamine (C6H15N). *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 Triethylamine storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Triethylamine. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.