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Oxygen – the very stuff of life. We breathe it in every day, but are there any dangers to this life-giving substance? Is Oxygen flammable? We know that oxygen certainly feeds fires and we all know that CO2 does help to extinguish fires, but is the oxygen itself flammable? The short answer to this is … Read more

Salt is one of the most popular additions to home-cooked meals, dramatically improving the flavor of almost any food. Whether it’s added to some boiling pasta water or sprinkled on top of a portion of chips, salt is a game changer. Furthermore, in the right quantities, it can also be important for your health. But, … Read more

Flour is one of the most common substances to use for baking and cooking in general. We use it as the foundation of making pies, cakes and puddings, so you might be mistaken for thinking that flour and heat are a marriage made in heaven. However, the reality of flour might surprise you. If you … Read more

Motor oil is the stuff we put in our cars to keep them running. We know that motor oil is associated with combustion, but is it the actual motor oil that gets set on fire. The answer to this complicated question is yes, but only at a certain temperature. That’s right, motor oil has a … Read more

Inside: What Does The Letter B On A B1 Fire Extinguisher Indicate? We find out. Fire extinguishers, we’ve seen them on the sides of boats and in hotels and offices. You might often see more than one fire extinguisher standing side by side with another of a different shape and size. A B1 fire extinguisher … Read more

Inside: Is Duct tape flammable? We investigate the safety of this super strong tape that’s a favorite in most households. If you have ever used duct tape for anything, you’ll probably be impressed by how durable it is. You can use this tape to secure a joint in a metal pipe or fix a leak … Read more

Helium is closely associated with balloons, and although it’s probably one of the most common uses for this compressed gas, it’s not the only use. There have been claims that helium balloons can catch on fire, which may make you think twice before having balloons at your next party. But is this true? Are helium … Read more

If a fire breaks out, it’s probably your natural reaction to reach for the nearest water source and toss it over the fire. While this often goes smoothly in the movies, it’s not as straightforward in reality. This is because there are different types of fire, divided into classes (A, B, C, D and K), … Read more

Is Brake Fluid Flammable? We discuss what brake fluid is and what the safety precautions are to prevent any catastrophic fires from occurring. Although it is not a volatile liquid, brake fluid is inflammable. All modern brake fluids are based on polyalkylene glycols and experiments have found that polyalkylene glycols spontaneously ignite on surfaces that … Read more