{"id":503351,"date":"2021-10-16T14:13:58","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T18:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=503351"},"modified":"2021-10-17T12:32:13","modified_gmt":"2021-10-17T16:32:13","slug":"can-gasoline-ignite-without-a-spark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-gasoline-ignite-without-a-spark\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Gasoline Ignite Without a Spark?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gas is one of the most flammable materials, so understanding what causes it to burn is wise for your safety and that of your family. You\u2019ve heard that gasoline can ignite without a spark, but you\u2019re not sure if that\u2019s a myth. Does gasoline need a spark to burn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/can-gasoline-ignite-without-a-spark.jpeg\" alt=\"gasoline on a fire\" class=\"wp-image-503370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/can-gasoline-ignite-without-a-spark.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/can-gasoline-ignite-without-a-spark-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gasoline does not always require a spark for ignition. Heating the gas to a high enough temperature (500 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) can start a spontaneous fire. Gas fires are considered very dangerous, as they contain the toxins hexane, toluene, heptane, xylene, and benzene.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will be your introduction to all <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/12-things-firefighters-do-every-day-when-not-fighting-fires\/\">things gas fires<\/a>, including what causes gasoline to burn and what you should do if you\u2019re ever exposed to a gas fire. There\u2019s lots of helpful information ahead, so keep reading!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660ab523131e1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660ab523131e1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-gasoline-ignite-without-a-spark\/#How_Does_Gasoline_Ignite\" title=\"How Does Gasoline Ignite?\">How Does Gasoline Ignite?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-gasoline-ignite-without-a-spark\/#Does_Gasoline_Need_a_Spark_to_Ignite\" title=\"Does Gasoline Need a Spark to Ignite?\">Does Gasoline Need a Spark to Ignite?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-gasoline-ignite-without-a-spark\/#The_Risks_of_Gasoline_Fires\" title=\"The Risks of Gasoline Fires\">The Risks of Gasoline Fires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-gasoline-ignite-without-a-spark\/#What_to_Do_in_a_Gas_Fire\" title=\"What to Do in a Gas Fire&nbsp;\">What to Do in a Gas Fire&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-gasoline-ignite-without-a-spark\/#How_to_Prevent_Gasoline_Fires\" title=\"How to Prevent Gasoline Fires\">How to Prevent Gasoline Fires<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Gasoline_Ignite\"><\/span><strong>How Does Gasoline Ignite?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most applications, gasoline ignition is quite benign. For example, motorcycles, light trucks, sport utility vehicles, and cars use gas ignition to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency generators, some aircraft, boats and recreational vehicles, and equipment for landscaping, forestry, farming, and construction all require gasoline ignition as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how does gas ignite? It\u2019s all about the flash point of gasoline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flash point is a chemistry term. It refers to the lowest possible temperature in which ignition of vapor will occur with a source of ignition. The flash point for gasoline is between -35 and -40 degrees if the gas is 500 to 100 octane. Unleaded gas has a flash point of -45 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to other fuel sources, gasoline\u2019s flash point is among the lowest. Here are some fuel source flash points so you can see what we mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Biodiesel<\/strong> \u2013 266 degrees<\/li><li><strong>Vegetable oil\/canola oil<\/strong> \u2013 621 degrees<\/li><li><strong>Kerosene<\/strong> \u2013 100 to 162 degrees<\/li><li><strong>A or A-1 jet fuel<\/strong> \u2013 100 degrees<\/li><li><strong>2-D diesel<\/strong> \u2013 126 degrees<\/li><li><strong>White gas or Coleman fuel<\/strong> \u2013 25 degrees<\/li><li><strong>70-percent ethanol<\/strong> \u2013 61.9 degrees&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Going together with fuel flash points is the autoignition temperature. This is a concept that\u2019s similar enough to flash points that some people get them confused.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/can-of-biodiesel.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/can-of-biodiesel.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/can-of-biodiesel-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The autoignition temperature refers to the lowest possible temperature that will cause spontaneous ignition without a spark. In other words, autoignition is the crux of what we\u2019re talking about here today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The autoignition temperature of a gas is usually higher than the flash point. Let\u2019s use a spark-ignition engine powered by gas as an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gas combines with air in the engine chamber. There, compression warms up the gas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there\u2019s another science theory at play, Boyle\u2019s law. Under Boyle\u2019s law, as a container\u2019s volume goes up, a gas\u2019s pressure goes down. This allows the gas in the spark-ignition engine chamber to have a lower flash point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The spark plug ignites the gasoline. Its autoignition temperature raises to prevent excessive combustion chamber heat that would lead to preignition or engine knocking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Gasoline_Need_a_Spark_to_Ignite\"><\/span><strong>Does Gasoline Need a Spark to Ignite?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the last section was a bit of a science lesson, it\u2019s now much clearer to you that gasoline can indeed ignite without a spark. This is autoignition in a nutshell.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What temperature is required for autoignition to occur? <strong>For gasoline to ignite the temperature must be between 477 and 536 degrees fahrenheit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not only gasoline that undergoes autoignition. All the other fuel sources listed above can as well. Here\u2019s the autoignition temperature of the gases we discussed in the last section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Vegetable oil<\/strong> \u2013 795 degrees<\/li><li><strong>Kerosene<\/strong> \u2013 428 degrees<\/li><li><strong>Jet fuel<\/strong> \u2013 410 degrees<\/li><li><strong>Diesel<\/strong> \u2013 410 degrees<\/li><li><strong>Coleman fuel<\/strong> \u2013 419 degrees<\/li><li><strong>Ethanol<\/strong> \u2013 685 degrees<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you compare these temperatures to the flashpoint temperatures of the fuel sources, you\u2019ll see that the autoignition temperature is higher, as we said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what exactly is happening when gasoline autoignites? There\u2019s an <a href=\"https:\/\/wikimedia.org\/api\/rest_v1\/media\/math\/render\/svg\/9bfd512fd290fe84ebf0e46b62c79627ce9f8417\">equation<\/a> that breaks the premise down. It\u2019s a rather complicated equation, so we won\u2019t delve too much into it here, only cover the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diesel-cap.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diesel-cap.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diesel-cap-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, time and a heat flux cause the gasoline to heat up to a specific heat capacity. Specific heat capacity is a thermodynamics concept that dictates a substance\u2019s top heat capacity by its mass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, specific heat capacity measures the amount of mass that must be applied to a substance for that substance to become warmer in temperature by a single unit. The temperature of a specific heat capacity varies, which is why the autoignition point of gasoline is a range rather than one specific number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Risks_of_Gasoline_Fires\"><\/span><strong>The Risks of Gasoline Fires<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although any fire is a risk to human life, gasoline fires are especially harmful. Here are the potential side effects of an autoignited gas fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spontaneity&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel fires that occur due to autoignition are often spontaneous. You could have spare gas in your garage or in your warehouse at work and the gas can ignite at any point if the temperatures rise to a certain level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fire can change your life in an instant. All at once, the home you\u2019ve lived in for years or the workplace you\u2019ve been a part of for decades can go up in literal smoke. You\u2019ll lose most if not all your possessions, and sometimes everyone in the building doesn\u2019t make it out alive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High Flammability&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since gas is flammable, it\u2019s highly dangerous upon burning. The fire has a very significant fuel source in the gasoline, allowing the fire to spread. A fast-spreading fire can quickly burn down more square footage of a home or building, sometimes rendering it unsavable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dark Smoke<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area where the gas fire occurred will soon become engulfed in black smoke due to the low oxygen content and the elevated thermal load of the gasoline fire. Heavy, thick smoke can reduce visibility, making it hard for victims to escape even if there are clear exit points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/black-smoke.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/black-smoke.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/black-smoke-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The fire department, when they arrive, can also struggle with navigating the building depending on how strong the smoke is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breathing in smoke can lead to asphyxiation as the oxygen in the air depletes, which can be deadly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Toxicity&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More so than the lack of visibility and breathability, the smoke that burns from a gasoline fire is a risk because it\u2019s highly toxic. It contains the compounds hexane, toluene, heptane, xylene, and benzene. Let\u2019s talk about each of these toxins now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Hexane: <\/strong>The fluid hexane has no color and only a subtle odor, making it difficult to detect. Inhaling hexane can lead to headaches, nausea, and dizziness. Your throat and eyes can be irritated as well. Chronic exposure could cause blurry vision, weakness, and numbness.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Toluene: <\/strong>Toluene is also colorless. It starts as a liquid and can transform into a vapor when room temperature air enters the equation. Its odor is sweet or sharp but not both. The symptoms of breathing it in include headache, pupil dilation, confusion, fatigue, and even kidney and liver damage as well as nerve damage.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Heptane:<\/strong> A type of straight-chain alkane, heptane is a primary ingredient in gas. It can cause skin irritation and potentially nervous symptom side effects as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Xylene: <\/strong>The third colorless liquid in gasoline is xylene. It has a sweet smell. Since xylene is highly flammable, it\u2019s especially harmful. Besides irritating the throat, skin, and eyes, xylene exposure can also cause muscle incoordination, confusion, and headaches. Breathing in too much xylene can be deadly.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Benzene: <\/strong>Benzene can be colorless to light yellow depending on the temperature. It too is <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/is-cinnamon-flammable-you-may-be-surprised\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flammable and smells a little sweet<\/a>. Exposure to benzene can lead to the onset of symptoms such as amenia or excessive bleeding.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_in_a_Gas_Fire\"><\/span><strong>What to Do in a Gas Fire&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re privy to the potentially life-threatening effects of a gasoline fire, what should you do if a gas fire ever occurs in your home or office?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You personally should do nothing to tamp down the fire. Instead, tell your loved ones or coworkers to evacuate, exit the building immediately, get a fair distance away, and call 911 or your emergency number equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the fire department arrives, they\u2019ll contend with the gas fire. They\u2019ll usually begin by opening windows and doors, sometimes forcibly, to provide ventilation. This will mitigate the effects of the black smoke.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a C2 <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/do-fire-extinguishers-expire-surprisingly-yes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire extinguisher<\/a> should control the flames before the gasoline fire can spread further. Whether your possessions are savable and the building someday habitable again will depend on how severe the <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-the-fire-department-break-into-my-house\/\">fire is and how quickly the fire department<\/a> works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Gasoline_Fires\"><\/span><strong>How to Prevent Gasoline Fires<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After reading the last section, you might feel rightfully terrified of a gasoline fire burning down your home. How can you prevent such an occurrence from happening?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can help it, don\u2019t keep gas sources on your property. If you must store gasoline, then you should check the gas periodically to ensure the temperature of the room is not too high.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gasoline can burn without a spark in a process known as autoignition. It only requires temperatures of around 450 to 500 degrees for gas autoignition to occur, which will start a spontaneous fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a gas fire ever occurs on your premises, your priority must be to get out. 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