Furfural Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Furfural (C5H4O2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Furfural

Furfural is a liquid aldehyde C5H4O2 of penetrating odor that is usually made from plant materials and used especially in making furan or phenolic resins and as a solvent

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Flammable Liquids Category 3
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
58 °C (136 °F)
Storage temperature
Ambient temperature
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Incompatible materials: rubber, various plastics

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2A) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2) Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3)

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Furfural

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Furfural (C5H4O2). *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: Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray.

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 Furfural should account for its listed hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 3), climate control needs (Ambient temperature), and segregation requirements. Incompatible materials: rubber, various plastics

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

Properties: Melting point/freezing point: -36 °C (-33 °F) - lit. Initial boiling point and boiling range: 162 °C 324 °F - lit

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Furfural

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping

    BoxSAFE CX

    • Non Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
    • 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
    • 9 Pallets or Totes
    • 302 Square Feet storage
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rated

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rate

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 20 ft
    • 27 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Furfural be stored?

Store Furfural in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable Liquids Category 3). Climate range guidance: Ambient temperature. Compatibility notes: Incompatible materials: rubber, various plastics US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Furfural flammable?

Furfural 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 Furfural?

Furfural is listed as: Flammable Liquids Category 3. Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2A) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2) Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3)

What fire suppression is recommended for Furfural?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Furfural (C5H4O2). *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 Furfural storage available for rent?

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