07 Jul Flammable Liquids – Gasoline
Flammable Liquids - Gasoline Gasoline is the most common flammable liquid manufactured and used. Because virtually everyone uses gasoline it is often assumed that everyone is familiar with its dangerous properties. However, as familiarity breeds contempt (or at least carelessness) it may be a good idea to review this highly hazardous material. Here are some brief but important items to remember when dealing with gasoline. Gasoline as a liquid does not burn. It is the vapors that the liquid gives off that burn. Vapors usually can not be seen but frequently travel long distances to a source of ignition. Thus the...