Can Perfume in the Car Explode?
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If the quality of the car perfume you purchase is good, the likelihood of explosion is very small. However, if it is a low-quality perfume, the chance of explosion increases, especially in summer. This is because inferior perfumes contain higher levels of alcohol, which evaporates when heated. The evaporated gas remains inside the perfume bottle, and if too much gas accumulates, it can lead to an explosion. Here are some items you should avoid leaving in your car during summer: Lighters: Small and easy to forget, yet highly dangerous, as they contain liquid butane, which can explode when internal pressure increases due to exposure to heat. Bottled water: If left in a car exposed to sunlight for a certain period, it can release harmful substances. Continued consumption may not only fail to quench thirst but also affect health, causing discomfort. Glasses: Especially reading glasses, as their convex lenses can focus sunlight, potentially causing a fire in the vehicle. Perfume (in glass bottles): The volatile components of perfume can produce flammable gases, with a critical packaging temperature of 49 degrees. Tests show that in an uncovered car at noon in summer, the temperature can reach 65 degrees in just 15 minutes of sunlight exposure, increasing the risk of explosion.
I've been driving for over 30 years, and honestly, having perfume in the car can indeed explode. This stuff contains alcohol and is highly flammable. In summer, when parked under the sun, the car's interior temperature can soar above 60 degrees Celsius, causing the perfume bottle to expand from the heat. If the cap is loose or the bottle has small cracks, alcohol can leak out, forming flammable vapors. Just a tiny spark can ignite an explosion. My neighbor's car had this happen once, and the entire interior was burned. It's best not to place perfume on the dashboard in summer; instead, use dedicated car air freshener sticks or solid fragrance balms, which are much safer. When parking, remember to use sunshades and ventilate to cool down the car. Make it a habit to regularly check the bottle's seal—don't risk it just for a bit of fragrance.
