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
Trimethylamine Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Trimethylamine (C3H9N). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC3H9N
About Trimethylamine
Trimethylamine is an organic compound with the formula N(CH₃)₃. It is a colorless, hygroscopic, and flammable tertiary amine. It is a gas at room temperature but is usually sold as a 40% solution in water. TMA is a nitrogenous base and can be readily protonated to give the trimethylammonium cation
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable Gases Category 1
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -7 °C (19 °F)
- Storage temperature
- Recommended storage temperature. 2 - 8 °C.
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible materials Aluminum, Lead, Copper, Zinc, Tin, magnesium, rubber
Gases under pressure (Liquefied gas), Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), Skin irritation (Category 2), Serious eye damage (Category 1), Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system,
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Trimethylamine
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Trimethylamine (C3H9N). *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 Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder
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 Trimethylamine should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Gases Category 1), climate control needs (Recommended storage temperature. 2 - 8 °C.), and segregation requirements. Incompatible materials Aluminum, Lead, Copper, Zinc, Tin, magnesium, rubber
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting point/freezing point: -117 °C (-179 °F) - lit. Initial boiling point and boiling range: 3 - 4 °C 37 - 39 °F
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Trimethylamine
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 Trimethylamine be stored?
Store Trimethylamine in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Gases Category 1). Climate range guidance: Recommended storage temperature. 2 - 8 °C.. Compatibility notes: Incompatible materials Aluminum, Lead, Copper, Zinc, Tin, magnesium, rubber US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Trimethylamine flammable?
Yes — Trimethylamine is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -7 °C (19 °F). Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Trimethylamine?
Trimethylamine is listed as: Flammable Gases Category 1. Gases under pressure (Liquefied gas), Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), Skin irritation (Category 2), Serious eye damage (Category 1), Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system,
What fire suppression is recommended for Trimethylamine?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Trimethylamine (C3H9N). *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 Trimethylamine storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Trimethylamine. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.