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Yes it is.
Don't worry though, it is only a potential fire hazard if you put it on other burnable materials such as wood, paper or my favourite choice of cotton wool and then it will make an excellent starter for any fire. The reason for this is that Vaseline isn't good at burning on its own, it needs something to act as a wick in the same way as a candle works.
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∙ 11y agoThe jelly is flammable, but you can't simply just light it with a match. You need to first melt it to a liquid, around the temperature where water boils. Then, you need a strong heat source like a torch or BBQ lighter to light it.
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∙ 9y agoNo, Vaseline does not burn when lit. If left in a gob, it slowly melts. When spread like peanut butter on a sandwich, it just oozes. If you put some on your finger, and hold a lighter to your finger, you can't feel the burn.
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∙ 13y agoAs far as I know, yes, petroleum is flammable. This is because it contains more amount of hydrocarbons mainly due to the presence of methane and ethane.
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Why is petroleum flammable?
it is flammable because it contains more amount of hydrocarbons mainly due to the presence of methane and ethane
Is natural gas the same as petroleum?
No - petroleum is a liquid. Gas is gaseous like air but they are both flammable
Why does plastic burn but glass does not?
Plastic is made from petroleum which is a flammable material, most glass is made from sand or other non-flammable materials.
Is vaseline flammable when used with oxygen therapy in hospital?
yes, It's a petroleum based grease .
What is 130 cc of petroleum ether and where could you buy it in Ohio?
Petroleum ethers its a group of various volatile, highly flammable, liquid hydrocarbon mixtures used mainly as nonpolar solvents. Search in a chemicals store.
Why is petroleum flammable?
it is flammable because it contains more amount of hydrocarbons mainly due to the presence of methane and ethane
How flammable is a petroleum gas?
It's very flammable - a spark can cause an gas explosion.
Is natural gas the same as petroleum?
No - petroleum is a liquid. Gas is gaseous like air but they are both flammable
What is a non-polar solvent that has hydrocarbons and is flammable?
Petroleum ether is an example.
What is a benzine?
A benzine is a flammable petroleum distillate used as a solvent or fuel.
What flammable liquid is obtained by the distillation of coal tar or petroleum?
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Why does plastic burn but glass does not?
Plastic is made from petroleum which is a flammable material, most glass is made from sand or other non-flammable materials.
Is vaseline flammable when used with oxygen therapy in hospital?
yes, It's a petroleum based grease .
What type of fire extinguishers is adequate for fighting petroleum fires?
Since petroleum is a flammable liquid, a Class B fire extinguisher would be used.
Odourless flammable gas a constituent of petroleum and natural gas?
methane, odour is added to make it natural gas
What are two positive and two negative uses of petroleum?
Positive: 1) Petroleum is the primary fuel used in cars. 2) Petroleum can be used as a solvent. Negative: 1) Petroleum is highly flammable and can be used in petrol bombs. 2) Burning petrol is harmful to the environment as it releases Carbon dioxide.
What is Abel's apparatus and how does it function?
Abel's flash-point apparatus is a petroleum-testing apparatus for determining the flash-point. It is used for the purpose of determining the flammable point of a number of petroleum products. This apparatus is suitable for determining the close cup flash point of petroleum and mixtur
