Kerosene Oil: Why It Won't Catch Fire in a Bottle

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Kerosene oil does not catch fire when contained in a bottle due to insufficient oxygen for combustion. The discussion highlights that while kerosene is flammable, the lack of adequate air supply prevents ignition within a closed environment. Participants emphasize the dangers of introducing a flame into a sealed container of kerosene, which could lead to hazardous reactions.

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Why doesn't kerosene oil catch fire when it is in bottle?
 
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I can gaurantee you if I light some kerosene it will ignite. Why oh why would you ever drop a match into a bottle of it? That's asking for a melted face. My guess would be insufficient oxygen to carry the reaction any further.
 

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