Flammable catches on fire. Combustible explodes. Boooyah!
Combustible liquids can catch fire and burn easily at relatively low temperatures, often releasing flammable vapors. Noncombustible liquids do not catch fire or burn easily, even at high temperatures. It is important to store and handle combustible liquids carefully to prevent accidents and fires.
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In common usage flammable liquids are the same as combustible liquids in terms of their ability to catch fire. However, in the technical usage of hazardous materials transportation and of fire prevention, a combustible liquid has a higher flash point than a flammable liquid and is therefore less easily ignited. So, yes, flammable liquids ignite more easily than do combustible liquids.
In common usage flammable liquids are the same as combustible liquids in terms of their ability to catch fire. However, in the technical usage of hazardous materials transportation and of fire prevention, a combustible liquid has a higher flash point than a flammable liquid and is therefore less easily ignited. So, yes, flammable liquids ignite more easily than do combustible liquids.
It is harder to start a combustible liquid buring than to start a flammable liquid burning. In most cases, however, neither type of liquid is "unstable." Both are simply liquids that can burn if ignited. Being "unstable" means that it might detonate or explode.
It is harder to start a combustible liquid buring than to start a flammable liquid burning. In most cases, however, neither type of liquid is "unstable." Both are simply liquids that can burn if ignited. Being "unstable" means that it might detonate or explode.
Combustible liquids can catch fire and burn easily at relatively low temperatures, while noncombustible liquids do not burn or support combustion. Combustible liquids have a flash point below 100°F, while noncombustible liquids have a flash point above 100°F.
Flammability is a measure of how easily a gas, liquid, or solid will ignite and how quickly the flame, once started, will spread. Flammable liquids themselves are not flammable; rather, the vapor from the liquids are combustible.
A type B or Class B fire is one involving flammable or combustible liquids and gases such as gasoline, oil, petroleum grease, tar, alcohols and flammable gases.However, Class K fires are those found in cooking appliances involving combustible oils and fats, one difference being that they would not be combustible unless heated well above 100 degrees F.
A type B or Class B fire is one involving flammable or combustible liquids and gases such as gasoline, oil, petroleum grease, tar, alcohols and flammable gases.However, Class K fires are those found in cooking appliances involving combustible oils and fats, one difference being that they would not be combustible unless heated well above 100 degrees F.
Not all liquids are flammable. Some liquids that are flammable are gasoline, alcohol, oil. Liquids like water are not flammable.
B-1 is for a Class B fire, that is, flammable/combustible liquids and gases.