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    On aerosol cans, there is a warning not to leave them in strong sunlight or throw them in a fire. What are the physical reasons for it?

    Question #82435. Asked by kaung30. (Jun 25 07 12:10 AM)


    Smokeylicious

    		Cause they can explode

    Jun 25 07, 7:42 AM
    MonkeyOnALeash

    		Expansion of the propellant (most are HIGHLY flammable) which can lead to explosion.

    MOST aerosol explosions do NOT include a resultant Fire or Heat. Just a bit of shrapnel or flying cans!

    Jun 25 07, 9:34 AM

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