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Gasoline is flammable.
Liquids which can burn are divided into "flammable" and "combustible" according to their flash point temperatures, the lowest temperature at which they will burn. Flammable liquids will burn at temperatures below 37.8ºC (100ºF). A combustible liquid has to be heated to over 37.8ºC in order to burn.
If gasoline were combustible, we wouldn't be able to start our cars in the winter without some sort of heating device to bring the gasoline up to a working temperature. Fortunately, the flashpoint of gasoline is -42.3ºC (-45ºF), so cars will start in some pretty cold weather.
By the way, did you ever see in Die Hard 2 where Bruce Willis explodes the plane by setting a trail of jet fuel in the snow on fire with his lighter? That would never happen. Jet A-1 has a flash point of 51.5ºC (124.7ºF) and Jet A has a flash point of 42ºC (107.6ºF), both much too high for fuel lying in the snow.
Be careful how you use gas because that can apply to a whole number of gases! But I assume you mean gasoline, which is very combustible. It is an energy dense hydrocarbon and is used in the combustion engine found in almost all automobiles around the world (diesel, propane, hydrogen are some other fuels that can be used in cars with the right engine).
Yes, gasoline is toxic if ingested or inhaled, and it is highly flammable. It is not corrosive, but prolonged exposure can cause skin irritation.
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Is concentrated sulfuric acid flammable?
No, concentrated sulfuric acid is not flammable. It is highly corrosive and can react with organic materials or other chemicals to produce heat and potentially ignite a fire, but it does not burn on its own.
Mixing styrofoam and gasoline can make adhesive?
Mixing styrofoam and gasoline will not create an adhesive. However, the combination can be highly flammable and dangerous as styrofoam can dissolve in gasoline, releasing toxic fumes. It is not recommended to mix these two substances.
Why is gasoline an especially dangerous substance?
Gasoline is highly flammable and can easily ignite, leading to fires and explosions. It also produces toxic vapors when it evaporates, posing health risks if inhaled. Additionally, gasoline is a volatile substance that can cause environmental damage if spilled, contaminating soil and water sources.
Will gasoline dissolve chlorine tablets?
Gasoline is a flammable liquid that can dissolve many substances. However, it is not recommended to mix gasoline with chlorine tablets as this can produce toxic fumes and be a fire hazard. It's best to handle these substances separately and in accordance with their designated uses.
Is einsteinium flammable combustible corrosive or non-reactive?
Einsteinium is a radioactive element and is not known to be flammable, combustible, or corrosive under normal conditions. It is highly radioactive and presents radiation hazards rather than chemical hazards.
What wastes are solid liquid or gas wastes that are toxic flammable corrosive reactive or radioactive?
hazardous
Wastes are solid liquid or gas wastes that are toxic flammable corrosive reactive or radioactive.?
hazardous
What does an exclamation mark on a chemical label mean?
The meaning is dangerous: corrosive or toxic, explosive or flammable.
What is a corrosive hazard and what common substance is attached to it?
A substance that is very very reactive (even to dust), flammable and toxic.
How are chemicals harmful?
Many chemicals can be explosive, corrosive, flammable, toxic for humans, animals and environment, radioactive, etc.
What are the Seven main groups of hazardous substances defined by classifications packaging and labelling of dangerous substances regulations?
the seven main groups are: Harmful, Irritant, corrosive, Extremely flammable/Flammable, Explosive, Oxidising and Very toxic/Toxic.
Is insect spray a toxin corrosive or flammable?
It is difficult to answer you unless you say which insect spray. The tin should tell you about all these things, have a look at it. In general most pesticides are toxic and flammable.
Is phosphorus corrosive?
Phosphorus itself is not typically corrosive. However, certain forms of phosphorus, such as white phosphorus, can react with oxygen in the air to form phosphoric acid which can be corrosive. White phosphorus is also highly flammable and toxic.
What does the hazard warning sign on chemical tankers indicate?
Many hazard warnings exist: flammable, corrosive, toxic, radioactive, explosive, etc.
Is magnesium flammable or toxic?
Magnesium is flammable but it is not toxic.
Is chlorine a corrosive combustible or flammable?
Corrosive, but it also 'burns' with hydrogen gas
Is ac coolant toxic or flammable?
Toxic, yes and bad for the environment. Flammable, no.
