Waste Bin for Self-Igniting Materials
Product information "Waste Bin for Self-Igniting Materials"
Waste bin for oily rags
Rags and cloths soaked with solvents, thinners, linseed oil, flammable adhesives, and other flammable liquids pose a serious fire hazard if disposed of improperly. Proper disposal isolates the contents from ignition sources, restricts oxygen supply, and thus practically eliminates the risk of spontaneous combustion.
- The lid remains closed when not in use to isolate the contents from sources of ignition and limit the available oxygen.
- The round design and raised base allow air to circulate around the can to distribute the heat.
- A robust steel construction with powder coating ensures chemical resistance.
- Meets OSHA requirements; foot-operated cans meet TÜV requirements.
Color: Red
Which substances can spontaneously combust?
"There are several substances that can spontaneously combust – for example, white phosphorus, lithium, magnesium powder, etc. However, oil- or grease-soaked rags are particularly relevant for household use. Oil-soaked rags are generated when oiling wooden floors or garden furniture. But cleaning cloths in kitchens also repeatedly come into contact with vegetable or animal oils or fats, for example, when cleaning extractor hoods, pans, or deep fryers. Such oils and fats contain unsaturated fatty acids, which can cause fires under unfavorable conditions." (Source: BFB - Advisory Center for Fire Prevention )
"It becomes dangerous when oil-soaked rags or felt pads are carelessly thrown in the trash. The chemical reaction of the fatty acids with oxygen in the air generates heat that cannot escape from crumpled rags. "Since oil has a low flash point, the rag can spontaneously combust due to the trapped heat," explains Torge Brüning, fire safety expert at the R+V Insurance Information Center. (Source: R+V Insurance )
What is spontaneous combustion?
Spontaneous combustion occurs when flammable materials ignite spontaneously without an external energy source. First, a self-heating process always takes place, which can rise to the ignition temperature. At this point, the materials begin to burn. The chemical reaction occurs independently of the ambient temperature. However, warmer air temperatures accelerate the process. (Source: BFB - Advisory Center for Fire Prevention )
Technical Details
| Operating Conditions: | chemical resistant, oil-resistant, solvent resistant, suitable for fire protection |
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