Sagot :
Flammable Materials
- Ethanol.
- Isopropanol.
- Ether
- Acetone.
- Methanol
- Ethyl Acetate
- Hexanes
In What Ways?
A liquid with a flash point under 100°F is considered flammable.
Examples: gasoline, acetone, toluene, diethyl ether, alcohols.
Hazard: May produce ignitable vapors at normal ambient temperatures.
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Precautions
- Ensure that all stored containers are in good condition, closed and properly labeled.
- Use flammable liquids and combustible liquids in a fume hood to prevent buildup of ignitable vapor/air mixtures or inhalation of toxic vapors or gases.
- Avoid placing ignition sources (hot materials, flames, or sparking equipment) in the general vicinity of these liquids. If possible, replace open flames by electrical heating.
- Ground equipment likely to produce a static spark.
- Implement additional safety precautions when flammable and combustible liquids are heated to or above their flash points.
- Compressed or liquefied gases present special fire hazards. Refer to the EH&S Compressed Gas Guidelines.
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