Approaching the end of the year, there are many annual festivals, in order to increase the festive atmosphere, many people buy snow spray, as long as you spray lightly, you can have the "snowflakes" flying in the sky, creating a romantic atmosphere of "winter snow scene". On social platforms, the video of "Drifting Snow Disguise" is very popular, and there are even celebrity performances, with nearly 10 million likes. As a result, the flying snow spray has the Internet celebrity gimmick of "film artifact", but as everyone knows, there is a hidden danger behind these artificial "snowflakes".
On e-commerce platforms, the price of flying snow spray fluctuates between a few dollars and more than a dozen yuan depending on the capacity, and some stores sell more than 10,000 pieces of products. What are the main ingredients of this "snow spray" and is it safe to use?
In order to verify its safety, firefighters from the Daxing District Fire and Rescue Detachment purchased two bottles of Flying Snow Spray online and found that it looked similar to a hairspray spray can, with no product ingredients on the cans and no safety tips for use. After shaking, press the nozzle, you can spray a large amount of snowflake-like white foam, the foam is sprayed into the air, and it is scattered with the wind, which is indeed like snow, which is very "romantic".
On December 25, firefighters did a set of experiments with flying snow spray under the condition of safety protection, reminding the public that the flying snow spray became "spitting fire", and they must be careful of open flames during use. The firefighters pressed the nozzle of the flying snow spray, and then lit an open flame in the "flying snow", only to see that the "snowflakes" sprayed were quickly ignited, and at the same time, a very pungent smell was produced in the process of burning.
"The 'snowflake' in the snow spray sold on the market is a volatile organic compound, the main component is a polymer resin compound, which is produced by dissolving in organic solvents such as ethanol and methane under high pressure. These organic solvents themselves are flammable and explosive dangerous goods, and they can easily cause fires if they encounter an ignition source. Cao Meng, deputy head of the Suncun Fire and Rescue Station of the Daxing District Fire and Rescue Detachment, introduced.
The fire department reminds the general public that when using holiday supplies such as snow spray, be sure to clean up the surrounding flammable and combustible materials, and also pay attention to staying away from the fire source. When celebrating birthdays and wedding celebrations, be cautious when using snow spray. When using it in winter, also be aware of the danger of electrostatic sparks.
In addition, the "snowflakes" in the flying snow spray will produce a certain irritation to the eyes, when using the flying snow spray, if the sprayed substance accidentally enters the eyes, be sure to rinse it with a large amount of water as soon as possible, if the discomfort is not relieved, you should seek medical attention in time, let the doctor do professional treatment.
The fire department reminds that products containing compressed gases and organic compounds, such as aerosol insecticides and air fresheners, which are common in the home, may be flammable and explosive. When using it, it must be kept away from fire and do not place it in a place with too high temperature to prevent accidents.
Source: Beijing Daily