Monthly Archives: July 2012

Flammability – (In)Flammable and Combustible

Posted on July 7, 2012 by John Fuchs

The terms “flammable,” “inflammable,” and combustible all describe materials that will burn.  Semantics and nebulous definitions of each have led not only to a great deal of confusion over the years but, probably, to several unfortunate accidents.  In doing the … Continue reading →

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Flammability – More Things You Should Know – LFL and UFL

Posted on July 5, 2012 by John Fuchs

Although, fortunately, we seldom encounter flammability issues in cleaning, it’s a good idea to be familiar with some of the terms like Upper and Lower Flammability and Explosive Limits for the sake of safety. In the preceding blog, it was … Continue reading →

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Flammability – The Combustion Triangle

Posted on July 2, 2012 by John Fuchs

There is always a temptation to use solvents in cleaning applications.  Although it is a “no-brainer” that there is a risk of fire or explosion when using a flammable solvent, it won’t hurt to review what flammability is all about. … Continue reading →

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