Storage & Handling
Nitromethane requires careful handling because it is flammable and can undergo hazardous decomposition under severe heating or contamination. It should be stored in an appropriate, compatible container in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources and incompatible materials.
Avoid contamination and unnecessary heating. Suitable chemical-resistant PPE, ventilation and appropriate fire-safety controls should be used according to the current SDS.
Nitromethane can become more hazardous when contaminated with certain acids, bases, amines, oxidizing/reducing materials or other incompatible substances.