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
Butyllithium Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Butyllithium (C4H9Li). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Butyllithium
Butyllithium is an organolithium compound that is a flammable, reactive, and pyrophoric liquid. It is used in the production of polymers, especially styrene-butadiene rubber and polybutadiene.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Class 4.3 (Dangerous when wet)
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -0.40°F (-18°C)
- Storage temperature
- -4°F to 68°F (-20°C to 20°C)
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Should not be stored with water, oxidizing agents, acids, or bases.
Dangerous when wet substances are materials that emit a flammable gas when in contact with water or humid air.
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Butyllithium
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Butyllithium (C4H9Li). *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.
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 Butyllithium should account for its listed hazards (Class 4.3 (Dangerous when wet)), climate control needs (-4°F to 68°F (-20°C to 20°C)), and segregation requirements. Should not be stored with water, oxidizing agents, acids, or bases.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Reacts violently with water and can ignite spontaneously in air.Boiling point 80°C
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Recommended storage solutions for Butyllithium
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 Butyllithium be stored?
Store Butyllithium in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Class 4.3 (Dangerous when wet)). Climate range guidance: -4°F to 68°F (-20°C to 20°C). Compatibility notes: Should not be stored with water, oxidizing agents, acids, or bases. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Butyllithium flammable?
Yes — Butyllithium is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -0.40°F (-18°C). Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Butyllithium?
Butyllithium is listed as: Class 4.3 (Dangerous when wet). Dangerous when wet substances are materials that emit a flammable gas when in contact with water or humid air.
What fire suppression is recommended for Butyllithium?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Butyllithium (C4H9Li). *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 Butyllithium storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Butyllithium. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.