Hydrogen flash point

Stabilized tetrachloroethylene, as provided commercially, can be used in the presence of air, water, and light, in contact with common materials of constmction, at temperatures up to about 140°C. It resists hydrolysis at temperatures up to 150°C (2). However, the unstabilized compound, in the presence of water for prolonged periods, slowly hydrolyzes to yield trichloroacetic acid [76-03-9] and hydrochloric acid. In the absence of catalysts, air, or moisture, tetrachloroethylene is stable to about 500°C. Although it does not have a flash point or form flammable mixtures in air or oxygen, thermal decomposition results in the formation of hydrogen chloride and phosgene [75-44-5] (3). 

N s are the numbers of atoms of carbon (C), sulfur (S), hydrogen (H), halogens (X), and oxygen (O) in the molecule. P is the total system pressure. is the vapor pressure of the compound at the flash point temperature. 

The substitution of one hydroxyl radical for a hydrogen atom in propane produces propyl alcohol, or propanol, which has several uses. Its molecular formula is C3H7OH. Propyl alcohol has a flash point of 77°F and, like all the alcohols, bums with a pale blue flame. More commonly known is the isomer of propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol. Since it is an isomer, it has the same molecular formula as propyl alcohol but a different structural formula. Isopropyl alcohol has a flash point of 53 F. Its ignition temperamre is 850°F, while propyl alcohol s ignition temperature is 700 F, another effect of the different stmcture. Isopropyl alcohol, or 2-propanol (its proper name) is used in the manufacture of many different chemicals, but is best known as rubbing alcohol. 

Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F) 252 OC Flammable Limits in Air (%) Not pertinent Fire Extinguishing Agents Water Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used Not pertinent Special Hazards of Combustion Products Toxic fumes include oxides of phosphorous, sulfur and hydrogen chloride Behavior in Fire Containers may rupture Ignition Temperature (deg. F) 338 Electrical Hazard No data Burning Rate No data. 

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