What is the practical use of ignition sensitivity knowledge in storage controls?

• A. For marketing decisions.
• B. For handling and storage controls to prevent ignition.
• C. For determining material color.
• D. For warranty terms.

Answer: (B)

Ignition sensitivity tells you how easily a material can catch fire under conditions it may encounter in storage, such as heat, friction, impact, or static electricity. Knowing this lets you design handling and storage controls that prevent ignition. For materials that are easily ignited, you minimize ignition sources—keep them away from heat, sparks, and open flames; use bonding and grounding to control static; choose appropriate containers and shielding; and control temperature, humidity, and ventilation. You also segregate them from incompatible materials and limit dust buildup and mechanical actions that could generate sparks or heat. The aim is to reduce the chance of ignition happening and to contain any incident if one occurs. The other options—marketing decisions, color, or warranty terms—don’t address how to keep stored materials from igniting.