Flammable Vapors

Flammable Vapors

Wood finishes and coatings are flammable because they contain chemical vapors which will ignite under certain conditions. The SDS (formerly known as MSDS) for a material provides detail regarding hazards of the materials we use.

If we use flammable coatings, we need to do the following:

• Provide good ventilation to reduce vapor build-up.

• Prohibit smoking.

• If using fans, make sure they are non-sparking to avoid creating an explosion.

• Turn off pilot lights and other sources of ignition.

We must make sure excess quantities of flammable liquids are stored outside the building.

Enough fire extinguishers must be available to fight fires.