From: ahk@chinet.com   
      
   David Lesher  wrote:   
   >"Adam H. Kerman"  writes:   
      
   >>>>>The Lac Megantic oil was found to have a low flash point.   
      
   >>>>How could they possibly have determined the characteristics of what was   
   >>>>being transported? Everything had burned off at that point.   
      
   >>>They tested the oil from nine cars that did not rupture, that were part of   
   >>>the same shipment.   
      
   >>And how do we not assume that the more volatile fractions had simply   
   >>evaporated at that point?   
      
   >Hello... a lower flash point is MORE dangerous. Flashpoint   
   >is the temperature at which the fumes combust. #2 Fuel Oil   
   >is typically 110-120F.  IF the flash point is say 85F, and   
   >the outside air temp is almost that......   
      
   Yes, I understand. It's the temperature at which combustion can occur.   
   Thank you.   
      
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