Practice question

A chemical with a flash point of 40 degrees F and a low boiling point is released on a warm day. The most immediate concern from these properties is:

  1. The material is non-flammable and inert
  2. Flammable vapors are being produced and can ignite
  3. The material can only burn if heated above 500 degrees F
  4. There is no vapor hazard because it is a liquid

Answer: B — Flammable vapors are being produced and can ignite

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