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Flammable liquid

Flammable liquid

Created OnFebruary 7, 2018
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is a liquid having a flash point lower than 37.8°C. A combustible liquid is a liquid having a flash point of 37.8°C or above, e.g. gasoline is a flammable liquid, whereas kerosene is a combustible liquid.

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  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
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  • Combustible
  • Non Volatile petroleum
  • Combustible gas indicator
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