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
Dichlorobutane, 1, 4- Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Dichlorobutane, 1, 4- (C4H8Cl2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Dichlorobutane, 1, 4-
Used in organic synthesis including adiponitrile. It is also used as an active pharmaceutical intermediate. 1,4-dichlorobutane (1,4-DCB) can be used as an organic solvent (O) for ion-transfer voltammetry at water (W) interface. Soluble in water at 20°C2.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 3 Flammable Liquid
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 40 C
- Storage temperature
- Below 30 C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Keep away from strong oxiziding agents and strong bases.
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Dichlorobutane, 1, 4-
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dichlorobutane, 1, 4- (C4H8Cl2). *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, carbon dioxide or halon extinguisher.
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 Dichlorobutane, 1, 4- should account for its listed hazards (Category 3 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs (Below 30 C), and segregation requirements. Keep away from strong oxiziding agents and strong bases.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Flash Point 40 °C / 104 °F Method - No information available Autoignition Temperature 220 °C / 428 °F Explosion Limits Upper No data available Lower No data available Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Dichlorobutane, 1, 4-
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 Dichlorobutane, 1, 4- be stored?
Store Dichlorobutane, 1, 4- in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 3 Flammable Liquid). Climate range guidance: Below 30 C. Compatibility notes: Keep away from strong oxiziding agents and strong bases. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Dichlorobutane, 1, 4- flammable?
Yes — Dichlorobutane, 1, 4- is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 40 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Dichlorobutane, 1, 4-?
Dichlorobutane, 1, 4- is listed as: Category 3 Flammable Liquid. Confirm classification on the manufacturer SDS before designing storage.
What fire suppression is recommended for Dichlorobutane, 1, 4-?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dichlorobutane, 1, 4- (C4H8Cl2). *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 Dichlorobutane, 1, 4- storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Dichlorobutane, 1, 4-. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.