Vinyl Ether Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Vinyl Ether (C4H6O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

Vinyl Ether molecular formula

About Vinyl Ether

a colorless, flammable, slightly water-soluble liquid, C4H6O, used as an inhalation anesthetic.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Flammable Liquids Category 2
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
-45 °C / -49 °F
Storage temperature
below 20°C.
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Incompatible Materials Acids, Strong oxidizing agents, oxygen, Peroxides

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS)

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Vinyl Ether

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Vinyl Ether (C4H6O). *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 for extinction

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 Ether should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2), climate control needs (below 20°C.), and segregation requirements. Incompatible Materials Acids, Strong oxidizing agents, oxygen, Peroxides

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 -116 °C / -176.8 °F Boiling Point/Range 36 °C / 96.8 °F

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Vinyl Ether

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
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Vinyl Ether be stored?

Store Vinyl Ether in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 2). Climate range guidance: below 20°C.. Compatibility notes: Incompatible Materials Acids, Strong oxidizing agents, oxygen, Peroxides US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Vinyl Ether flammable?

Yes — Vinyl Ether is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -45 °C / -49 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Vinyl Ether?

Vinyl Ether is listed as: Flammable Liquids Category 2. Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS)

What fire suppression is recommended for Vinyl Ether?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Vinyl Ether (C4H6O). *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 Ether 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 Ether. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.