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Subject:	Re: Oxalic Acid Fogging (not OAV) - Advice?
From:	randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:40:48 -0700
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> >I have 'fogged' a burning butane torch with ethanol alone, (without any
> other additive).  There was no hint of fire or explosion.


Thanks Lee, but I'm not clear--did that fog ever hit an open flame?
The autoignition temp of ethanol is quite high, but its flash point is
low-- 16.6°C (61.8 °F).  This suggests that a fog of ethanol will readily
combust if it hits a flame or spark.  Again, be very careful if you try
this!!!!

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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