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Flammable Solvents
By Jeffrey Borinsky

In MMD 990216 Don Cox wrote:

> Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) is ..... not so inflammable
> as some solvents.

Okay, it's not in the same league as acetone, let alone carbon
disulphide, but it's still highly flammable and I would hate to see
any fire insurance claims as a result of anyone thinking otherwise.

Isopropanol is about as flammable as ethanol (vodka :-) so the vapour
is unlikely to flash over to a flame or hot surface, but it is not worth
taking risks.

Jeffrey Borinsky

 [ In the States this mild solvent is commonly sold as "rubbing alcohol".
 [ As always, use with caution.  (And please don't drink methyl or
 [ "wood" alcohol: it's poisonous!)  -- Robbie



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