I recommend the "microburner" which is butane or the butane burner often called the "fat can.

Some states actually have a law or fire regulation that forbids an "open flame" in a public meeting place which is interpreted as a school. A permit must be obtained from the local fire department.

 

Linda Stroud, Ph.D.; CHO,  former High School Chemistry teacher,

K-12 Science Safety Consultlant

 

Another cautionary note besides whether the Fire Marshall approves is what "flame test"  are you attempting-  there has been much  discussion on this List regarding the Rainbow demonstration involving methanol and open  flames-  not  a  recommended practice.

 

-Stefan Wawzyniecki,  CIH, CHMM

UCONN

 

From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of Roshen Benoy
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 6:06 AM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] propane camping burners

 

I work  in a charter high school and we are in a temporary school building with out any gas connection in the lab.

I would like to know is it ok to use propane camping burners for labs involving flames.(flame test).Any legal issues??

I had used small portable burners in the past ,but it is running out quick. Any help appreciated.

 

Roshen

chemistry instructor