Elric
Well-Known Member
Does Canola oil burn?
Yes, but it does not support combustion by itself. If it ignites on a stove burner, move it to a non-flammable surface where it can cool. Preferably, use a lid to snuff out the flames.
How does Canola oil burn?
Smokily. Sorta reminicent of diesel, a dark flame, but the smoke is what you'd expect from a grease fire. Little mist droplets and off-white smoke.
How can I extinguish Canola oil?
Grab a dry chemical BC rated extinguisher. Sorta dusty looking afterwards, but the Canola oil flames have no staying power. A few short bursts and it will knock it down. Remember, spray at the BASE of the fire.
Baking Soda is an acceptable substitute, but it is not under pressure like the sodium bicarbonate in a dry chemical extinguisher. You have to pour it into a container or into your hand and throw / pour it on the fire...
NEVER throw the flaming oil into the sink or try to use water to put the fire out. Canola oil is not lead, but it WILL splatter...
Not something I expected to see when coming back in the house with Belle... Acrid smoke... Sort of like tiger striping the hardwood floor....
Yes, but it does not support combustion by itself. If it ignites on a stove burner, move it to a non-flammable surface where it can cool. Preferably, use a lid to snuff out the flames.
How does Canola oil burn?
Smokily. Sorta reminicent of diesel, a dark flame, but the smoke is what you'd expect from a grease fire. Little mist droplets and off-white smoke.
How can I extinguish Canola oil?
Grab a dry chemical BC rated extinguisher. Sorta dusty looking afterwards, but the Canola oil flames have no staying power. A few short bursts and it will knock it down. Remember, spray at the BASE of the fire.
Baking Soda is an acceptable substitute, but it is not under pressure like the sodium bicarbonate in a dry chemical extinguisher. You have to pour it into a container or into your hand and throw / pour it on the fire...
NEVER throw the flaming oil into the sink or try to use water to put the fire out. Canola oil is not lead, but it WILL splatter...
Not something I expected to see when coming back in the house with Belle... Acrid smoke... Sort of like tiger striping the hardwood floor....
