Turpentine Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Turpentine (C10H16). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Turpentine

Turpentine is a fluid obtained by the distillation of resin harvested from living trees, mainly pines. Mainly used as a specialized solvent, it is also a source of material for organic syntheses.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Flammable Liquids Category 3
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
35 °C / 95 °F
Storage temperature
See SDS
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Incompatible materials Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizing agents

Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 2 Aspiration hazard Category 1

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Turpentine

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Turpentine (C10H16). *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: In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

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 Turpentine should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 3), climate control needs, and segregation requirements. Incompatible materials Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizing agents

Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Boiling point / boiling range 154 - 170 °C / 309.2 - 338 °F Melting point / freezing point -55 °C / -67 °F

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Turpentine

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

  • 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
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  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 10 ft
    • 12 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 48 Square Feet storage
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  • Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote Storage

    Single Tote & Pallet Storage

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
    View product

Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Turpentine be stored?

Store Turpentine in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 3). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: Incompatible materials Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizing agents US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Turpentine flammable?

Yes — Turpentine is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 35 °C / 95 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Turpentine?

Turpentine is listed as: Flammable Liquids Category 3. Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 2 Aspiration hazard Category 1

What fire suppression is recommended for Turpentine?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Turpentine (C10H16). *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 Turpentine storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Turpentine. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.