Is it okay to keep a bucket of cooking oil in the car?
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Cooking oil can be safely stored in a car as it is permissible to keep cooking oil in a vehicle. The flash point of cooking oil is significantly higher, so it is not classified as a flammable or explosive material and does not fall under hazardous items, making it safe for storage in a car. However, it should not be stored for extended periods. Below are the hazards of high temperatures on cooking oil: 1. High temperatures accelerate the oxidation and deterioration of cooking oil: The spoilage of commonly used cooking oils is primarily due to oxidation, and the oxidation rate of edible oils varies with temperature. When the temperature exceeds 60°C, the oxidation rate increases significantly. 2. Storing cooking oil in the trunk for a short period is not a problem, but it should not be kept there for long: The temperature in the trunk will not rise to a dangerous level. The main concern should be the health hazards posed by the deterioration of the oil due to high temperatures.