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Definition
Substance that ignites itself, without the presence of a flame, due to (1) heat retained from processing, (2) reaction with air resulting in ignition temperature, and/or (3) reaction with water or moisture resulting in ignition temperature.
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spontaneously combustible is in the Material & Occupational Safety subject.
spontaneously combustible appears in the definition of the following term: DOT hazard code
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