Ethanol has a flashpoint of 55 degrees f. Can Back fires - or Flash fires occur if Ethanol is used as a gasoline additive? The fumes at the pump could be a problem as well as an the use of cell phones in conjunction with Ethanol. I have witnessed more than one explosion with regards to Ethanol and cell phones. One occured on a Military base possibly Fort Benning and another occurred on a race track in Florida. Am I wrong about my concerns with regards to Ethanol?
2007-04-04 10:54:06 · 1 answers · asked by audine 3 in Environment
Well, gasoline has a flash point of -40, what about risks of that.
http://www.ilpi.com/msds/ref/flashpoint.html
For example, gasoline has a flash point of -40 degrees C (-40 F) and is more flammable than ethylene glycol (antifreeze) which has a flash point of 111 degrees C (232 F).
2007-04-04 15:15:51 · answer #1 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋