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Dinitrotoluene Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Dinitrotoluene (C7H6N2O4). 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 formulaC7H6N2O4
About Dinitrotoluene
Dinitrotoluene is an orange-yellow, crystalline (sand-like) solid that is often shipped in a molten state. It is used in making polyurethanes, explosives, dyes and other chemicals.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- 155 °C (311 °F)
- Storage temperature
- <150 C
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, caustics, active metals, tin and zinc
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Dinitrotoluene
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dinitrotoluene (C7H6N2O4). *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 or water spray. 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 Dinitrotoluene should account for its listed hazards (Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.), climate control needs (<150 C), and segregation requirements. incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, caustics, active metals, tin and zinc
Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and How the NFPA 704 hazard rating works when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: · Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: 69.6 °C (157.3 °F) Boiling point/Boiling range: 300 °C (572 °F) · Flash point: 155 °C (311 °F) · Flammability (solid, gaseous): Product is not flammable. · Ignition temperature: 420 °C (788 °F) · Decomposition temperature: Not determined. · Auto igniting: Not determined. · Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard. · Explosion limits: Lower: Not determined. Upper: Not determined. · Vapor pressure at 50 °C (122 °F): 0.1 hPa (0.1 mm Hg) · Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 1.521 g/cm³ (12.69275 lbs/gal)
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Recommended storage solutions for Dinitrotoluene
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
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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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Locker and cabinet-scale storage for cans, jars, and other small-format chemicals.
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Frequently asked questions
How should Dinitrotoluene be stored?
Store Dinitrotoluene in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.). Climate range guidance: <150 C. Compatibility notes: incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, caustics, active metals, tin and zinc US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Dinitrotoluene flammable?
Dinitrotoluene 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 Dinitrotoluene?
Dinitrotoluene is listed as: Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.. Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
What fire suppression is recommended for Dinitrotoluene?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Dinitrotoluene (C7H6N2O4). *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 Dinitrotoluene storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Dinitrotoluene. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.