The reason why a 20 liter plastic bucket cannot hold gasoline

As is well known, 20 liter plastic buckets have gradually been used by more and more people due to their moderate size. But it cannot be used to hold everything, such as gasoline. Even some gas station walls explicitly prohibit the use of plastic barrels to store gasoline. What is the reason for this? In the following content, we will provide a specific introduction for everyone.

The reason for the above situation is that plastic drums are made of high polymer insulation materials such as polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride. Gasoline belongs to Class A flammable liquid, with a flash point of less than 28 degrees and a lower explosive limit of less than 10%. During the process of filling, pouring, or vibrating gasoline in plastic barrels, the gasoline rubs against the wall of the plastic barrel, generating static electricity, which can then lead to high-voltage electric sparks.

In daily life, we often see a phenomenon where some drivers at gas stations prepare an extra 20 liter plastic bucket to hold gasoline when refueling their cars, in order to avoid the problem of oil shortage during driving. However, this behavior is very dangerous. If we encounter the above situations, we can explain the key points to them to avoid unnecessary harm.