Aerosols
Some aerosol cans contain flammable products
stored at pressure and can present a high level
hazard. When ignited, they can explode,
produce fireballs and rocket to distances of
40m. Their presence can make it unsafe for
firefighters to enter a building and they have
the potential for starting multiple fires.
In warehouse situations the main causes of
aerosol can failure are: puncture by truckforks
or sharp objects; being run over when loose
on the floor; falls from a height, e.g. high
racking; or bursting on heating.