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
Vinyl Chloride Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Vinyl Chloride (C2H3CI). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC2H3CI
About Vinyl Chloride
a colorless toxic gas used in the production of polyvinyl chloride and other commercially important polymers.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable Gas: Category 1
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -78°C (-108.4°F)
- Storage temperature
- should be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated location,
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible materials: Oxidizers
GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) (liver) - Category 2
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Vinyl Chloride
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Vinyl Chloride (C2H3CI). *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: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
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 Vinyl Chloride should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Gas: Category 1), climate control needs (should be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated location,), and segregation requirements. 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-153.8°C (-244.8°F) Boiling point : -13.4°C (7.9°F)
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Vinyl Chloride
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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We have solutions designed for your workflow process needs.
Frequently asked questions
How should Vinyl Chloride be stored?
Store Vinyl Chloride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Gas: Category 1). Climate range guidance: should be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated location,. Compatibility notes: Incompatible materials: Oxidizers US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Vinyl Chloride flammable?
Yes — Vinyl Chloride is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -78°C (-108.4°F). Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Vinyl Chloride?
Vinyl Chloride is listed as: Flammable Gas: Category 1. GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) (liver) - Category 2
What fire suppression is recommended for Vinyl Chloride?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Vinyl Chloride (C2H3CI). *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 Vinyl Chloride storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Vinyl Chloride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.