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
Xylidine, O- Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Xylidine, O- (C8H11N). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC8H11N
About Xylidine, O-
Xylidine can refer to any of the six isomers of xylene amine, or any mixture of them. The chemical formula of xylidines is C₈H₁₁N or, more descriptively, (CH₃)₂C₆H₃NH₂. The CAS number for the isomer mixture is 1300-73-8. They are colorless solids or liquids, although commercial samples can appear yellow or darker.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 98°C (208 °F)
- Storage temperature
- stored in a cool, well-ventilated area that is away from direct sunlight, heat or other ignition sources
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3) H331 Toxic if inhaled. Acute toxicity, oral (Category 3) H301 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 3) H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2) H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2)
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Xylidine, O-
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Xylidine, o- (C8H11N). *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: dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
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 Xylidine, o- should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs ( stored in a cool, well-ventilated area that is away from direct sunlight, heat or other ignition sources), and segregation requirements. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Freezing/ Melting point -14.3°C (6.3 °F) - lit. Boiling Point/range 218 °C / 424.4 °F
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Xylidine, O-
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
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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 Xylidine, o- be stored?
Store Xylidine, o- in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: stored in a cool, well-ventilated area that is away from direct sunlight, heat or other ignition sources. Compatibility notes: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Xylidine, o- flammable?
Yes — Xylidine, o- is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 98°C (208 °F). Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Xylidine, o-?
Xylidine, o- is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3) H331 Toxic if inhaled. Acute toxicity, oral (Category 3) H301 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 3) H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2) H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2)
What fire suppression is recommended for Xylidine, o-?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Xylidine, o- (C8H11N). *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 Xylidine, o- storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Xylidine, o-. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.