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
Dichlorodimethyl Ether Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Dichlorodimethyl Ether (C2H4Cl2O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
About Dichlorodimethyl Ether
Used to make paints and varnish, and as a solvent.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 3 Flammable Liquid
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 108 F
- Storage temperature
- 2-8 C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- ! Avoid reaction with oxidizing agents.
Acute toxicity Category 3 Body Contact Category 3 Reativity Category 1 Chronic Category 2
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Dichlorodimethyl Ether
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dichlorodimethyl ether (C2H4Cl2O). *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 fires: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or foam. Large fires: water spray, fog, or 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 Dichlorodimethyl ether should account for its listed hazards (Category 3 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs (2-8 C), and segregation requirements. ! Avoid reaction with oxidizing agents.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: State LIQUID Molecular Weight 114.96 Melting Range (°F) Not available Viscosity Not Available Boiling Range (°F) 185 Solubility in water (g/L) Immiscible Flash Point (°F) 108 pH (1% solution) Not applicable Decomposition Temp (°F) Not Available pH (as supplied) Not applicable Autoignition Temp (°F) Not available Vapour Pressure (mmHG) Not available Upper Explosive Limit (%) Not available Specific Gravity (water=1) 1.271 Lower Explosive Limit (%) Not available Relative Vapor Density (air=1) >1 Volatile Component (%vol) 100 Evaporation Rate Not available
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Recommended storage solutions for Dichlorodimethyl Ether
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 Dichlorodimethyl ether be stored?
Store Dichlorodimethyl ether in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 3 Flammable Liquid). Climate range guidance: 2-8 C. Compatibility notes: ! Avoid reaction with oxidizing agents. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Dichlorodimethyl ether flammable?
Yes — Dichlorodimethyl ether is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 108 F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Dichlorodimethyl ether?
Dichlorodimethyl ether is listed as: Category 3 Flammable Liquid. Acute toxicity Category 3 Body Contact Category 3 Reativity Category 1 Chronic Category 2
What fire suppression is recommended for Dichlorodimethyl ether?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dichlorodimethyl ether (C2H4Cl2O). *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 Dichlorodimethyl ether storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Dichlorodimethyl ether. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.