entflammbarer

Entflammbarer is a German adjective meaning capable of being set on fire; in English, flammable or inflammable. The form entflammbarer is the comparative degree, used when comparing flammability between two substances or materials (for example, “X ist entflammbarer als Y”). In practice, the term describes materials or mixtures whose ignition is possible under certain conditions, and it appears in technical texts, safety data sheets, and hazard communications.

Etymology and related terms: The base adjective entflammbar is formed from the prefix ent- and flammbar, related to flammability. In many German contexts, brennbar is a widely used synonym. In regulatory and labeling language, entzündlich is commonly used, with phrases such as leicht entflammbar (easily flammable) or hoch entflammbar (highly flammable) indicating degrees of risk.

Regulatory and practical context: In German safety documentation, entflammbares Material or entflammbare Stoffe refer to flammable materials. Under EU safety regulations, the term entzündlich is prevalent in formal labeling, but entflammbar remains common in general usage and older texts. Practical risk assessment for entflammbarer substances considers factors such as flash point, vapor pressure, and ignition sources; materials with low flash points are typically described as easily entflammbar and require appropriate controls.

Examples and safety notes: Substances like gasoline, acetone, and ethanol are entflammbar. Handling and storage should keep such materials away from heat sources, open flames, and oxidizers, with proper ventilation and grounding to prevent ignition or static discharge. See also Brennbar, Entzündlich, and CLP classification.