When it comes to chemical handling, nothing is more important than safety, and no safety issue is more important than controlling flammability.

It is important that engineers and users understand flammability. The flash point data and limits of flammability provided in this document and the DuPont product specifications are designed to provide the user with additional information that should be used as part of a fire risk assessment. Use this data also to determine guidelines for the safe handling of volatile chemicals. Users should assure compliance with NFPA standards and local fire codes.

For more information about flammability, readers are directed to the relevant Frequently Asked Questions which are full of technical details. In particular, review:

• FAQ 16 offers a number general safety warnings and training suggestions for your staff
  
  
• FAQ 30 explains the additional boost in safety which can be obtained from using azeotropes and near-azeotropes in the cleaning process
  
  
• FAQ 56 discusses the problems which can occur if a solvent is heated too high and begins to decompose, such as might happen in a fire
  
  
• FAQ 59 is about the best practices to adopt when using Vertrel^® products
  
  
• FAQ 83 is about the specific flammability limits of the Vertrel^® solvents
  
  
• FAQ 90 deals with the storage and handling of Vertrel^® solvents.

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