Ketones flammable range

There are seven hydrocarbon-derivative families whose primary hazard is flammability (see Chapter 2, Figure 2.63) alkyl halide, amine, ether, alcohol, ketone, aldehyde, and ester. The alkyl halides, amines, and ethers are nonpolar. The ethers, alcohols, and aldehydes are polar and have wide flammable ranges. Some organic acids are flammable inorganic acids do not bum. However, flammability is not the primary hazard of most organic acids. They will be discussed in detail in Chapter 10. 

Flammable Range Animal and Vegetable Oils Fire-Extingnishing Agents Flydrocarbons Flydrocarbon Derivatives Alkyl Halide Amines Ethers Alcohol Isomers Ketone Aldehyde Esters... 

Simplest ketones are highly flammable. The flammability decreases with increase in carbon number. Ketones containing seven to nine carbon atoms are combustible, having flash points ranging between 38°C (100°F) and 93°C (200°F). Higher ones are noncombustible. Aromatic ketones are solids, and most are noncombustible. 

Depending on the rubber, the solvent can either be petroleum hydrocarbon of differing boiling ranges, aromatic hydrocarbon - usually toluene - or oxygenated solvents snch as ketones or esters. If non-flammability is required, then chlorinated solvents are nsed. See also Rubber-based adhesives. 

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