Question

Is plastic combustible?

Answer 1

Answer:

Most plastics are carbon-based materials and will burn and give off gases and smoke when subjected to a flame. Plastics are excellent fuels but are generally classed as ordinary combustibles and fall into the same category as wood, leather and many other common materials.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Most plastics are carbon-based materials and will burn and give off gases and smoke when subjected to a flame. Plastics are excellent fuels but are generally classed as ordinary combustibles and fall into the same category as wood, leather and many other common materials.

Explanation:

Plastic is made of petroleum, and therefore has the disadvantage of being flammable. In order to make it less flammable, flame retardants composed of chlorine, bromine and other halogen compounds, and nitrogen and phosphor compounds are added.

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