flammable goods

Fire-risk freight items

Flammable goods are products that ignite easily and burn rapidly—fuels, solvents, aerosols, certain chemicals.

The term appears mainly in shipping regulations, warehouse safety codes, and insurance documents: Flammable goods must be stored in approved containers.

Transportation of flammable goods requires special labeling and handling procedures.

Related

aerosol spray · fuel tank · acetone · propane · adhesives · methanol · gunpowder · naphtha · cooking oil · turpentine · lighter fluid · butane · nail polish remover · rubbing alcohol · kerosene · hair spray · cleaning supplies · matches

Opposites
combustibility

flammable goodsfireproof materials

Substances that withstand flames

asbestos · fire blankets · fire extinguishers · stone · concrete

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G