Can gasoline be stored in plastic bottles?
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It is not advisable to carry gasoline in plastic bottles. Here are the relevant explanations: 1. Reason: When gasoline is stored in plastic containers, static electricity is generated due to friction between the gasoline and the plastic walls during filling, pouring, or transportation. Since plastic is an insulating material, the accumulated charge cannot be dissipated or transferred. When the static electricity reaches a certain voltage, it can discharge, potentially igniting the gasoline, which is extremely dangerous. 2. Avoid using plastic containers for gasoline: Plastic acts as an insulator, causing large amounts of static charge to accumulate without being discharged. This can create sparks, and since gasoline is highly flammable, it may lead to explosions when exposed to such sparks.