<p>Although many people may want to know how plastics bum, the question of how plastics bum is only a part of a much larger question: "How does anything bum?" To examine the burning process of plastics in isolation does not make any sense and may lend credence to the idea that plastics are a special material with a special hazard. An analogy would be to study how "carbonless" carbon paper bums and then to relate the burning characteristics and combustion products of this single type of paper to all other types of paper, and even to other wood products and to wood itself. The testing of one type of product from a very large family of products that are physically similar, and the relation of these test results to all other members of that family, has no basis in the scientific method. Those who do so are ignorant of science-unless they have some hidden reason for wanting to ascribe certain properties to all related materials.</p>

Combustibility of Plastics

Science & Math

Fire, Frank L.

Biological Sciences

Kluwer Academic Pub

<p>This updated book covers the basic approach to hazardous materials. The revision includes the HM-181 standards and new government regulations. Its focus is on the basic aspects of chemistry with regard to the specific fire theories and clsses of hazardous materials that the responder is likely to face. Ideal for the emergency responder and those involved in departmental training programs of curriculum development. Chapter questions included. Contents: List of tables Preface Introduction The chemistry of hazardous materials Chemical compounds Covalent bonding Hydro carbons Hydro carbon derivatives Fire &amp; Pyrolysis Flammable and combustive liquids Compressed gases Combustable solids Cryogenic gases Oxidizing agents Plastics Corrosives Unstable materials: organic peroxides and monomers Toxicity Radioactivity Explosives Water &amp; air reactive materials Glossary Appendices Index.</p>

The Common Sense Approach to Hazardous Materials

Engineering & Transportation

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