FIRESEXPLOSIONS.pptVIP

FIRESEXPLOSIONS The Fire Triangle Oxidizers Liquids Gases Oxygen, fluorine, chlorine hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid, perchloric acid Solids Metal peroxides, ammonium nitrate Fuels: Liquids gasoline, acetone, ether, pentane Solids plastics, wood dust, fibers, metal particles Gases acetylene, propane, carbon monoxide, hydrogen Liquid Fuels – Definitions Flash Point Lowest temperature at which a flammable liquid gives off enough vapor to form an ignitable mixture with air Flammable Liquids (NFPA) Liquids with a flash point 100°F Combustible Liquids (NFPA) Liquids with a flash point 3 100°F