Chlorobenzene Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Chlorobenzene (C6H5Cl). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

Chlorobenzene molecular formula

About Chlorobenzene

Used to to produce pesticides and chemicals used to prevent or kill unwanted pests.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Category 3 Flammable liquid
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
23 C
Storage temperature
Keep away from open flames. Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place.
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Avoid storing with strong oxidizing agents, bases, strong reducing agents, metals.

Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Chlorobenzene

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Chlorobenzene (C6H5Cl). *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: SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable, use alcohol-resistant foam. LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular 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 Chlorobenzene should account for its listed hazards (Category 3 Flammable liquid), climate control needs (Keep away from open flames. Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place. ), and segregation requirements. Avoid storing with strong oxidizing agents, bases, strong reducing agents, metals.

Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Melting point: -45 C. Boiling point: 131 C. Moderately soluble.

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Chlorobenzene

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How should Chlorobenzene be stored?

Store Chlorobenzene in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 3 Flammable liquid). Climate range guidance: Keep away from open flames. Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place.. Compatibility notes: Avoid storing with strong oxidizing agents, bases, strong reducing agents, metals. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Chlorobenzene flammable?

Yes — Chlorobenzene is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 23 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Chlorobenzene?

Chlorobenzene is listed as: Category 3 Flammable liquid. Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2

What fire suppression is recommended for Chlorobenzene?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Chlorobenzene (C6H5Cl). *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 Chlorobenzene storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Chlorobenzene. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.