LT 27 Flash Point

Q4. Characteristics of Gasoline Diesel

High flash point and low auto-ignition temperature.

Q5. Definition of Flammable Liquid

Liquid chemical which readily ignite, if subjected to ignition source.

Q3. Characteristics of Gasoline

Low flash point and high auto-ignition temperature.

Q1. Definition of Flash point

Lowest temperature at which it can form an ignitable mixture in air.

Q6. Definition of Combustible liquid

Subset of flammable liquids which will ignite but not as easily.

Q7. Lower the flash point

easier it is to ignite.

Q2. Vapour pressure increases with

temperature.