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When gas and fire come together what makes the explosion?
An explosion is caused by fuel burning very rapidly. The products of combustion expand rapidly and with extreme force, and the result is what we call an explosion. So...if you put gasoline on a fire and it explodes, as it will, the explosion was caused by the fire.
Can you put a match out in gasoline?
Yes
Why should gasoline not be used to dissolve grease?
Gasoline is highly flammable and evaporates quickly, making it unsafe for dissolving grease due to the risk of fire or explosion. Gasoline also produces harmful fumes when used in enclosed spaces, posing health risks to individuals. It is not designed for this purpose and there are other safer and more effective alternatives available such as dish soap or degreasers.
What can be used to extinguish a fire at a gas station?
The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguisher.If the fire is small and you have a portable extinguisher, you should attempt to extinguish the fire.If you cannot extinguish the fire and it continues to get larger, get away from the vehicle. There may be toxic fumes and the possibility of an explosion.Never apply water to a gasoline or diesel fire.
How close to gasoline can you smoke?
It is extremely dangerous to smoke near gasoline as it is highly flammable. Even a small spark from a cigarette can ignite gasoline fumes which can result in a fire or explosion. It is best to avoid smoking altogether when handling gasoline.
Should a gasoline or electrical fire be put out by water?
Neither a gasoline or electrical fire should be put out by water. A gasoline fire should be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled A B C. An electrical fire should first have the power switched off. Then the fire extinguisher should be used.
Why shouldn't you use water to put out a gasoline fire?
Water should not be used to extinguish a gasoline fire because the gasoline will stay on top of the water which can spread the fire quicker. The best thing to use is a fire extinguisher.
Why should water not be used to put out a gasoline fire?
You would be better off using sand to smother a gas fire assuming it's not a large blaze. Gasoline floats on top of water, so you would in effect spread the fire if you used water.
How can you put out a forest fire after it starts?
Gasoline and propain
What is the best method to put out a gasoline fire?
Smother it- cutting off the air from the fire.
What can gasoline be used for?
to light things on fire!
What will a Bi fire extinguisher put out?
That is a B extinguisher, Used for burning liquids, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, paint, grease, etc.
True or false you should not try to put out a gasoline or diesel fire with water?
True, you should not try to put out a gasoline or diesel fire with water. This would make the fire spread. Smother the fire with something non-flammable such as a safety blanket, or use a proper fire extinguisher.
What kind of fire does a b-1 fire extinguisher put out?
Burning liquids- grease, gasoline, etc.
What would happen if you tried put out a gasoline fire with water?
Mixing water with any burning oil is extremely dangerous. The oil/gasoline can splash away from the centre of the original fire cashing more fires to start, burn those trying to fight the fire etc. There are liquids used that are not water based but are liquid these are mostly used for chemical fires -On small oil fires form or Co2 gas is used to starve the fire of oxygen and put it out.
What would happen if you put out a gasoline fire with water?
Mixing water with any burning oil is extremely dangerous. The oil/gasoline can splash away from the centre of the original fire cashing more fires to start, burn those trying to fight the fire etc. There are liquids used that are not water based but are liquid these are mostly used for chemical fires -On small oil fires form or Co2 gas is used to starve the fire of oxygen and put it out.
What is the best tool to put out a small gasoline or diesel fire?
A foam extinguisher.
