Will solid perfume paste catch fire in the car?
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Solid perfume paste can catch fire in the car. Here is an introduction about perfume paste: Introduction: Perfume paste, also known as fragrant liquid, is a resin-like substance exuded by aromatic plants due to physiological or pathological reasons, containing fragrant components. The fragrance is generally dull and not very diffusive, but it has long-lasting scent retention. It is mostly semi-solid or viscous liquid, insoluble in water, fully or almost fully soluble in ethanol, and only partially soluble in hydrocarbon solvents. Main components: Typically characterized by esters of benzoic acid and cinnamic acid. For example, the main components of Peru balsam include benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamyl cinnamate, vanillin, resin tannin, nerolidol, farnesol, etc.
In summer, I always feel stuffy and hot when parking the car. Will the solid air freshener catch fire? It depends. Solid air fresheners are not as volatile as perfumes, but if they contain alcohol or fragrance solvents, they may release vapors that accumulate under high temperatures. The temperature inside a car can soar above 70°C. If you place the air freshener on the dashboard and the sun heats the container, poor-quality containers with cracks could release vapors that might ignite if they come into contact with a heat source like a cigarette lighter spark. Once, I forgot to remove the air freshener, and smoke started coming out from the rearview mirror, which scared me to death. So, for safety, it's better to store it in the glove box or a shady spot in the back seat. Opting for water-based, alcohol-free air fresheners is the best choice. Regularly check the packaging for leaks, and keeping a small fire extinguisher in the car is a smart move.
