Re: What exactly makes hairspray flammable?

Date: Wed Nov 25 19:12:42 1998
Posted By: Ken Johnsen, MadSci Admin
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 912035923.Ch

Message:


Both the propellant gas [often propane] and the solvent for the binder [usually 
an alcohol or ether] are highly flammable. When aerosolized by the sprayer, the 
combination is exceptionally incendiary.

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