Which statement regarding EC safety and storage is correct?

Which statement regarding EC safety and storage is correct?

• A. ECs are never flammable
• B. ECs never cause equipment wear
• C. ECs never require ventilation
• D. ECs are flammable and should be stored away from heat or open flame

Answer: (D)

Emulsifiable concentrates contain organic solvents, which are flammable. Because their vapors can ignite, they must be stored away from heat sources and open flames. Put ECs in their original containers, kept tightly closed, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, and away from incompatible materials or ignition sources. Ventilation is important during handling and storage to prevent vapor buildup, not something that would negate the need for safe storage. The statements that ECs are never flammable, never cause equipment wear, or never require ventilation are not accurate.

Emulsifiable concentrates contain organic solvents, which are flammable. Because their vapors can ignite, they must be stored away from heat sources and open flames. Put ECs in their original containers, kept tightly closed, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, and away from incompatible materials or ignition sources. Ventilation is important during handling and storage to prevent vapor buildup, not something that would negate the need for safe storage. The statements that ECs are never flammable, never cause equipment wear, or never require ventilation are not accurate.