About Harboro Rubber Engineering in Rubber      Contents      Introduction      Uses of Rubber      Processing Rubber      Designing With Rubber      Selecting / Specifying Rubber      Quality In Rubber      Rubber Directory      Health & Safety          Material Data          Fire and Explosion Hazard          Health Hazard Data          Company Statement          General Guidelines              Storage              Crystallisation              Low Temperatures              High Temperatures              Burning              Rubber Dust              Servicability              Resistance              Bonded Rubber Parts              Friction              Electrical Properties              Radiation      Measuring Properties      Glossary of Terms      Request A Copy Contact Information

Burning   Most rubbers are based on hydrocarbons and will burn. Self-extinguishing properties can be obtained by appropriate compounding. Burning rubber produces great heat and acrid smoke which may contain harmful constituents, including halogens. Fire fighters should be specifically trained to deal with the hazard.