Which container type reduces risk of static ignition during handling of flammable liquids?

Which container type reduces risk of static ignition during handling of flammable liquids?

• A. Plastic bottles
• B. Metal containers
• C. Ceramic jars
• D. Paper sacks

Answer: (B)

Static discharge is a real ignition risk when handling flammable liquids. Conductive containers let static charges move away and, if grounded, provide a safe path for charges to flow to the earth. This prevents the buildup of a spark point on the container’s surface during pouring or transfer. Plastic, ceramic, and paper are insulating or poor at dissipating charge, so they can accumulate static electricity and potentially spark. Metal containers, properly grounded, minimize this risk by dissipating charges instead of letting them collect.

Static discharge is a real ignition risk when handling flammable liquids. Conductive containers let static charges move away and, if grounded, provide a safe path for charges to flow to the earth. This prevents the buildup of a spark point on the container’s surface during pouring or transfer. Plastic, ceramic, and paper are insulating or poor at dissipating charge, so they can accumulate static electricity and potentially spark. Metal containers, properly grounded, minimize this risk by dissipating charges instead of letting them collect.