Aerosol Paint Explodes in Furnace Room

4/15/2019 (Permalink)

Damage to furnace room after aerosol paint can causes damage

SERVPRO OF Farmington & Farmington Hills helps a Farmington Hills resident clean up their home after an aerosol paint explodes in the Furnace Room.  Fortunately, only a minor injury resulted from the fire.  Our technicians have the specialized fire and water damage restoration training, personnel, and equipment to handle fire and soot damage and can quickly restore your home to pre-fire condition.

Aerosol Paints are highly flammable.  Aerosol paints use propellants, such as propane and butane gases, that are highly flammable. If the can is punctured or damaged and comes into contact with high heat or flame, the gases can ignite and cause an explosion or a fire. Oil-based paints and stains often contain flammable components, such as methanol, ketone, and toluene.

Aerosol paint should be stored separately from other storage materials as well as from any fixtures that feature high temperatures or flames. Never store flammable aerosol cans in a basement or similar area that features hot water heaters, gas heaters, fireplaces, boilers or any other type of intense heat.