Polyethylene Plastic Sheeting Fire Hazard

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Polyethylene plastic sheeting fire hazard. Recycle old or unused plastic when possible. Co olefinic and paraffinic compound trace amount of organic acids ketones aldehydes and alcohols may be formed during combustion. Molten material tends to flow or drip and will propagate fire. Plastic sheeting made from polyethylene will burn big time when hit by flames.

These plastic materials will melt and break down acting and burning like flammable liquids. Section ix environmental protection polyethylene film is considered non hazardous however it may degrade very slowly and may become a nuisance. Thermoplastics that present a fire hazard include polystyrene and abs as well as polyurethane polyethylene plasticized polyvinyl chloride and thermosets such as polyesters although to a lesser extent. Polyethylene is not considered hazardous and is not regulated in the workplace or in transportation.

Since plastic polyethylene is made from oil it can really make a fire become a big fire in a hurry it ti s not treated with and fr additive. Otherwise dispose in landfills or incinerators in. It is also a highly flammable gas with a wide flammable range of 3 36 in air. Protection with fire retardant plastic sheeting.

These companies offer a comprehensive range of polyethylene sheeting as well as a variety of related products and services. Unusual fire explosion hazards polymer dust particles in the atmosphere are combustible and may be explosive. Other can melt and burn in a fire. Polyethylene is an inert and chemically neutral material.

Flame where product is stored without proper fire fighting prevention procedures. Fire retardant polyethylene sheeting poly for example can help protect construction sites fencing pillars outbuildings wood piles and other vulnerable flammable structures. There is a big difference between fire retardant and non fire retardant poly. The product will burn if overheated to high temperatures and can emit irritating smoke similar to that produced by burning wood.

The only saving grace to slow the fire is if the polyethylene is treated with a fire retardant chemical.