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flammbaility limit polypropylene
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Polypropylene, a thermoplastic polymer, exhibits a certain range of concentration in air within which it can ignite or explode, known as flammability limits. These limits are crucial for safety in environments where polypropylene fumes might accumulate. The lower flammability limit (LFL) is the minimum concentration of gas in air below which propagation of flame does not occur, while the upper flammability limit (UFL) is the maximum concentration above which the gas-air mixture becomes too rich to burn. For polypropylene, the LFL is approximately 1.8% by volume in air, and the UFL is around 8.4%. Understanding these limits is essential for industrial safety, particularly in manufacturing, processing, or recycling facilities dealing with polypropylene. Measures to control static electricity, ensure adequate ventilation, and monitor gas concentrations are often implemented to mitigate fire and explosion risks within these flammability limits.
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