Flammable

 

Flammability (or ignitibility) characteristic:

  • Liquids with flash point <140o F
  • Oxidizers - examples include chlorate, perchlorate, permanganate, nitrate, inorganic peroxide
  • Solids that ignite spontaneously through friction, contact with moisture, or spontaneous reaction.

Examples of flammable chemicals:

  • most non-halogenated organic solvents
  • elemental sodium
  • sodium nitrate