BBC reporting not to leave hand sanitiser in cars!

[Ari]

Interesting comment on the BBC news tonight saying that people should not leave hand sanitiser in their cars as the hot temperature of the interior of a car left in the sun could cause it to catch fire due to the alcohol content.

Now I'm no scientist, but just how hot does the temperature have to reach before alcohol ignites spontaneously? I'm guessing hot enough that your more immediate concern would be the dashboard melting!

Any scientific types care to venture an opinion?

[Ari]

21st Century Man said:

What about that big tank thing at the back of the car with gallons of a highly volatile liquid in it?

I'm not sure what you drive, but mine's not inside the car in the passenger bit!

[Ari]

Nickbrapp said:

Global company today (mine) issued a health and safety buliten not to as they may catch fire

It’s part bottles left in the sun, the booze evaposates And sets fire to the car

How does the evaporated booze catch fire?

[Ari]

Staggering isn't it? I expect the BBC will move on to how burglars are marking houses to let other burglars know whether there's an alarm or dogs. Public spirited folks these burglars, always looking out for one another