Hydrogen, Liquefied Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Hydrogen, Liquefied (H 2(l)). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Hydrogen, Liquefied

Liquid hydrogen is used in large volumes in the space program as a primary rocket fuel for combustion with oxygen or fluorine, and as a pro- pellent for nuclear powered rockets and space vehicles. Although used more commonly in the gaseous state, hydrogen is stored and transported as a liquid.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
See SDS
Storage temperature
-252.87°C
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
High strength ferritic and martensitic steels. Gray, malleable, and ductile cast irons. Nickel alloys.

FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Refrigerated liquefied gas

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Hydrogen, Liquefied

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Hydrogen, liquefied (H 2(l)). *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: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

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 Hydrogen, liquefied should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (-252.87°C), and segregation requirements. High strength ferritic and martensitic steels. Gray, malleable, and ductile cast irons. Nickel alloys.

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

Properties: Melting point Relative density Solubility Refrigerated Liquid -259.15°C (-434.5°F) 0.07 Not available. Odor Odorless. pH Color Colorless. Evaporation rate Not available. Auto-ignition temperature Flash point 500 to 571°C (932 to 1059.8°F) : : Appearance Boiling point : >10°C (>50°F) Flammability (solid, gas) : Extremely flammable in the presence of the following materials or conditions: oxidizing materials. Lower and upper explosive (flammable) limits : Lower: 4% Upper: 76% Decomposition temperature : Not available. Solubility in water : Not available. Molecular weight : 2.02 g/mole Flow time (ISO 2431) : Not available. Vapor pressure Vapor density 0.07 (Air = 1) Liquid Density@BP: 4.43 lb/ft3 (70.96 kg/m3) : Not available. : Specific Volume (ft 3 /lb) : 191.9386 Gas Density (lb/ft 3) : 0.00521 Critical temperature : -240.15°C (-400.3°F)

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Hydrogen, Liquefied

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

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Frequently asked questions

How should Hydrogen, liquefied be stored?

Store Hydrogen, liquefied in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: -252.87°C. Compatibility notes: High strength ferritic and martensitic steels. Gray, malleable, and ductile cast irons. Nickel alloys. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Hydrogen, liquefied flammable?

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

What hazard class is Hydrogen, liquefied?

Hydrogen, liquefied is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Refrigerated liquefied gas

What fire suppression is recommended for Hydrogen, liquefied?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Hydrogen, liquefied (H 2(l)). *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 Hydrogen, liquefied storage available for rent?

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