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Household
Products Subject to Ignition Under Certain Conditions
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Since the flash
points of the vapors of solvents, tile adhesives and paint thinners such as
turpentine are much higher than those of gasoline, their vapors are much less
likely to ignite.
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Nonetheless they can
be dangerous if exposed in a large concentration, in a poorly ventilated
space under high heat conditions. Their careless use too close to the pilot
light of a stove, a water heater, a furnace or a cigarette, is occasionally
responsible for explosions resulting in injury or death.
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(Bridge) Propane and gas grills are a
source of fires and personal injuries from products with some of the
qualities of gasoline. Let’s look at
some grill safety guidelines.
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