Fire and Explosion Hazards: Solid coal is not readily combustible but can be ignited through sustained contact with an open flame. Finely-divided coal dust is a moderate fire and explosion hazard, particularly when dispersed in the air at high concentrations in an enclosed space and exposed to flame or other ignition sources.
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