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Zirconium Tetrachloride Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Zirconium Tetrachloride (ZrCl4). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaZrCl4
About Zirconium Tetrachloride
Zirconium(IV) chloride, also known as zirconium tetrachloride, is an inorganic compound frequently used as a precursor to other compounds of zirconium. This white high-melting solid hydrolyzes rapidly in humid air
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- See SDS
- Storage temperature
- Ambient'
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible materials: Water, alcohols, phenols, and amines. Rubber, coatings, and some plastics
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Corrosive to metals Category 1
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Zirconium Tetrachloride
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Zirconium Tetrachloride (ZrCl4). *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: Suitable extinguishing media Non-combustible.
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 Zirconium Tetrachloride should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Ambient'), and segregation requirements. Incompatible materials: Water, alcohols, phenols, and amines. Rubber, coatings, and some plastics
Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and How the NFPA 704 hazard rating works when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Melting point/freezing point 440 °C / 820 °F
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Zirconium Tetrachloride
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rated
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rate
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 20 ft
- 27 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
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 Zirconium Tetrachloride be stored?
Store Zirconium Tetrachloride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Ambient'. Compatibility notes: Incompatible materials: Water, alcohols, phenols, and amines. Rubber, coatings, and some plastics US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Zirconium Tetrachloride flammable?
Zirconium Tetrachloride is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.
What hazard class is Zirconium Tetrachloride?
Zirconium Tetrachloride is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Corrosive to metals Category 1
What fire suppression is recommended for Zirconium Tetrachloride?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Zirconium Tetrachloride (ZrCl4). *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 Zirconium Tetrachloride storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Zirconium Tetrachloride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.