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 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
Also, propane torch burners will actually soften pyrex test tubes Know this
is not the reason for initial use, however, often once such a burner is in a
school, it will be used for other experiments.
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
In a message dated 3/26/2014 8:02:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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