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Polybutenes autoignition
Posted by:
Sir Gary (IP Logged)
Date: June 15, 2020 09:24AM
I've got a fire involving mineral wool lagging soiled with a commercial product (largely polybutenes, with some PE waxes) around a tank at 280F;
In suspect autoignition, but the commercial product's MSDS claims autoignition above 480F.
Any similar experiences?