Combustible Basics

What is the difference between combustibility and flammability?

• Combustibility refers to the ability of a substance to catch fire and burn, while flammability is a material's ability to ignite and sustain combustion under specific conditions.

• Combustibility refers to the ability to sustain combustion, while flammability is the ability to resist fire.

• Combustibility and flammability are interchangeable terms.

• Combustibility is the ability to resist fire, while flammability is the ability to catch fire easily.

Define combustibility.

• The capability of a substance to evaporate

• The ability of a substance to burn or ignite.

• The tendency of a substance to solidify

• The ability of a substance to freeze

Can a material be combustible without being flammable?

• Maybe

• Yes

• Sometimes

• No

Provide an example of a combustible material.

• Wood

• Glass

• Metal

• Plastic

Provide an example of a flammable material.

• Paper

• Wood

• Gasoline

• Water

Explain why understanding the difference between combustibility and flammability is important.

• Understanding combustibility and flammability is irrelevant in modern safety protocols.

• The difference between combustibility and flammability has no impact on fire prevention measures.

• Knowing the distinction between combustibility and flammability helps in safe handling and storage of materials to prevent accidents.

• Confusing combustibility with flammability leads to more efficient fire suppression techniques.

How can you determine if a material is combustible?

• Smell the material

• Perform a test by exposing a small sample of the material to an open flame or heat source. If it ignites and burns easily, it is combustible.

• Ask someone else to determine it

• Check the material's color

How can you determine if a material is flammable?

• Smell the material

• Perform a flammability test or check the material's Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

• Check the weather forecast

• Ask a friend

Why is it important to know the flash point of a material?

• It determines the material's color when burned.

• It indicates the lowest temperature at which the material can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in air.

• It helps in determining the material's melting point.

• It is only relevant for materials that are liquid at room temperature.