is vinegar flammable?

No. Vinegar is not flammable. See fire and explosion data for vinegar below:

Conditions of Flammability: not flammable

UFL: not available

Flash Point and Test Method: not available

LFL: not available

Sensitivity to Static Discharge or Mechanical Impact: not available

Auto-Ignition Temperature: not available

Hazardous Combustion Products: not available

Means of Extinction: not available

An SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for vinegar provides a comprehensive information its properties, the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the substance or mixture.

Interlinebrands.com - Safety Data Sheet: Vinegar, all varieties

esciencelabs.com - Flexo Material Safety Data Sheet: White Vinegar

Columbuschemical.com - Safety Data Sheet: Vinegar

The bulk of the chemical and physical properties of vinegar come from its two major components, which are acetic acid and water.

It’s the product of two biochemical processes. These processes are alcoholic fermentation and acid fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation converts natural sugar to alcohol.

Acid fermentation converts alcohol to acid via microorganisms, which are present in the air, we breathe, called acetobacter.

The acid part of vinegar is what gives it its sour taste and its antiseptic (germ killing) properties as well as its cleaning properties. See more at Enzyme-Facts.com.

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