Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage
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- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 228 Square Feet storage
Vinylidene Chloride, Inhibited Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Vinylidene Chloride, Inhibited (C2H2Cl2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC2H2Cl2
About Vinylidene Chloride, Inhibited
Dichloroethene, commonly called 1,1-dichloroethylene or vinylidene chloride or 1,1-DCE, is an organochloride with the molecular formula C₂H₂Cl₂. It is a colorless liquid with a sharp odor. Like most chlorocarbons, it is poorly soluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable Liquids Category 1
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -25 °C / -13 °F
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Finely powdered metals, oxygen, Peroxides, Metals,copper, Finely powdered metals, Acids
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Vinylidene Chloride, Inhibited
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited (C2H2Cl2). *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: Water spray, dry chem foam
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 Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 1), climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Finely powdered metals, oxygen, Peroxides, Metals,copper, Finely powdered metals, Acids
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 -122 °C / -187.6 °F Boiling Point/Range 31.2 - 32 °C / 88.2 - 89.6 °F
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Vinylidene Chloride, Inhibited
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 Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited be stored?
Store Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 1). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Finely powdered metals, oxygen, Peroxides, Metals,copper, Finely powdered metals, Acids US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited flammable?
Yes — Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -25 °C / -13 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited?
Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited is listed as: Flammable Liquids Category 1. Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2
What fire suppression is recommended for Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited (C2H2Cl2). *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 Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Vinylidene Chloride, inhibited. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.