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Yes, in many ways home oxygen equipment may prove dangerous as a fire hazard. The equipment has to be handled with care and only for certain specified purposes. Lubricants, oils, greases or general atmospheric debris is a potential fire hazard with oxygen equipment. The user has to avoid contacting even oil-based lotions and balms. Pl see link-http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse8.pdf, for more info.
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How is hoarding dangerous?
possible fire hazard
What natural hazard would be more common and more dangerous if the proportion of oxygen in the air was very much greater than it is today?
Fire.
What is the hazard warning label of oxygen?
The hazard warning label for oxygen is "Oxidizing Gas." This label indicates that oxygen can accelerate the combustion of other materials and poses a fire hazard. It is important to handle oxygen with care to prevent accidents.
Is pure oxygen dangerous?
Pure oxygen can be dangerous if handled incorrectly. Breathing in pure oxygen at high concentrations can lead to oxygen toxicity in the body, causing symptoms such as dizziness, vision problems, and respiratory issues. It is important to use pure oxygen with caution and under appropriate supervision to avoid any potential risks.
What is the primary hazard associated with a fire involving energized electrical equipment?
explosion
What is the hazard warning label for oxygen?
The hazard warning label for oxygen is a green and white label with the word "OXYGEN" written in black letters. This label indicates that the substance is an oxidizing gas that can enhance combustion and pose a fire hazard.
Is taking oxygen from time to time dangerous?
Taking supplemental oxygen is a medical procedure that should be done only under the supervision of a medical professional. Breathing in too much oxygen can be an acute hazard. In addition, having pure oxygen around increases your risk of fire, especially if appropriate care is not taken to control release of the oxygen and availability of ignition sources.
What characterisitc of flammable liquids makes them an especially dangerous fire hazard?
They are odorless, so you don't know they are present.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THE ELECTRIC BULB S FILLED WITH OXYGEN GAS?
If an electric bulb is filled with oxygen gas, the filament inside the bulb would burn brighter and hotter than if it were filled with normal air. However, this can be dangerous as oxygen supports combustion and can increase the risk of a fire hazard if the filament overheats. It is not recommended to fill electric bulbs with pure oxygen gas.
What is the reason is forbidden to use oxygen near to oil?
Oxygen is a strong oxidant; near organic compounds an explosion is possible.Oxygen should not be present hear oil due to fire being a very significant hazard.
Could oxygen start a fire?
Not on its own. To have a fire you need three ingredients: fuel, oxygen, and heat. Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and some flammable fuel. The heat is needed to ignite and sustain the reaction. Our atmosphere is 21% oxygen, which makes fire possible here. Oxygen tanks, which contain pure oxygen, are a fire hazard because higher concentrations of oxygen make it easier for flammable materials to ignite and allow a fire to burn hotter and spread faster.
Is pure oxygen explosive?
No. Oxygen itself is not flammable, but it is necessary for fire. Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and a flammable substance. Fire is possible on Earth because ordinary air is 21% oxygen. Pure oxygen is considered a fire hazard because higher concentrations of oxygen will make it easier for a fire to ignite and will allow it to burn hotter and faster than normal.
