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Methyl-2-Butanol, 2- Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Methyl-2-Butanol, 2- (C5H12O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC5H12O
About Methyl-2-Butanol, 2-
used as a solvent in flavors, pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors, resins, gums, coating materials and in organic synthesis. It acts as a frothing agent (ore flotation), surfactant (petroleum recovery) and stabilizing agent. Further, it is used in processing aids.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Flammable liquids Category 2
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) - closed cup
- Storage temperature
- 5°C to 30°C.
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Strong oxidizing agents, Metals
Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4), H312 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Methyl-2-Butanol, 2-
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl-2-butanol, 2- (C5H12O). *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: Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder
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 Methyl-2-butanol, 2- should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquids Category 2), climate control needs (5°C to 30°C.), and segregation requirements. Strong oxidizing agents, Metals
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: a) Appearance Form: liquid b) Odor characteristic d) pH 6.0 at 118 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F) e) Melting point/freezing point: -12 °C (10 °F) - lit. f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 102 °C 216 °F - lit.
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Recommended storage solutions for Methyl-2-Butanol, 2-
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
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- 4-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 10 ft
- 12 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 48 Square Feet storage
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- 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
Material handling
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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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Frequently asked questions
How should Methyl-2-butanol, 2- be stored?
Store Methyl-2-butanol, 2- in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquids Category 2). Climate range guidance: 5°C to 30°C.. Compatibility notes: Strong oxidizing agents, Metals US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Methyl-2-butanol, 2- flammable?
Yes — Methyl-2-butanol, 2- is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) - closed cup. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Methyl-2-butanol, 2-?
Methyl-2-butanol, 2- is listed as: Flammable liquids Category 2. Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4), H312 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335
What fire suppression is recommended for Methyl-2-butanol, 2-?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Methyl-2-butanol, 2- (C5H12O). *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 Methyl-2-butanol, 2- storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Methyl-2-butanol, 2-. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.