feuergefährlichen

Feuergefährlich is an adjective in German describing materials or conditions that pose a fire risk. The inflected form feuergefährlichen appears in phrases such as feuergefährlichen Stoffe or feuergefährliche Umgebung. In safety and regulatory language, the term signals that a substance or situation can ignite easily, and it is commonly used to refer to flammable materials or fire hazards in general.

In the context of safety regulations, feuergefährliche substances are categorized by their tendency to ignite, which involves considerations such as flash point, ignition temperature, and vapor pressure. The designation covers liquids, gases, and solids that can ignite under normal conditions. Conceptually, feuergefährlich corresponds to the broader hazard classes of flammable, highly flammable, or extremely flammable materials.

Within the European Union and German-speaking regions, formal labeling now follows the CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) and the GHS system. The official labels frequently use terms like entzündlich (flammable) and the flame pictogram. Nevertheless, older German-language documents or certain national regulations may still employ feuergefährlich to denote fire hazard. The determination of hazard relies on metrics such as flash point, vapor pressure, and boiling point; substances with lower flash points are treated as more hazardous.

Safety practices for feuergefährliche substances emphasize separation from heat sources and sources of ignition, proper containerization and storage away from oxidizers, adequate ventilation, and appropriate fire-extinguishing methods. Handling typically requires training and personal protective equipment aligned with the material’s hazard class, and transport or storage may be subject to dangerous goods rules (such as ADR/UN classifications) when applicable.