LAS VEGAS—Dead curing chambers and retread carcasses do tell tales. Forensic evidence shows that random, potentially catastrophic curing chamber fires can be triggered by improper use of prohibited ...

Using solvents in the course of your work as a contractor is inescapable. They are present in curing agents, coatings, stains, sealers, form releases and adhesives. You should be concerned about two ...

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a case study and safety video on the July 2007 explosion and fire at the Barton Solvents distribution facility in Valley Center, Kan. The CSB found the ...

In a new case study addressing the July 2007 explosion and fire at the Barton Solvents distribution facility in Valley Center, Kans., the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) determined that a static ...

Pyrophoric materials are substances that ignite instantly upon exposure to oxygen. They can also be water-reactive, where heat and hydrogen (a flammable gas) are produced. Other common hazards include ...

Highly reactive chemicals include those that have the potential to vigorously polymerize, undergo a vigorous condensation or oxidation-reduction reaction, or become self-reactive due to shock, ...

A polymer-based electrolyte makes for batteries that keep working -- and don't catch fire -- when heated to over 140 degrees F. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power phones, laptops, other personal ...

Researchers have patented an eco-friendly liquid mixture that could help trap harmful pollutants from the air. The non-flammable solvent contains urea and choline salt, a common ingredient in chicken ...

Why are Lithium-ion Batteries Flammable and Prone to Explosions? Lithium-ion batteries are used extensively in grid energy storage, portable devices, and electric vehicles owing to their stable ...