On hot days, regular aerosol cans of deodorant or air fresheners can turn into a real threat for drivers and passengers. Experts from the Express publication warn of the critical danger lurking in overheated cars.
When a car is left under direct sunlight, the interior quickly transforms into a hellish oven. The temperature inside the car can surge to catastrophic 50-60 degrees Celsius within a short period. In such extreme conditions, any aerosol cans become potential explosive devices.
The mechanism of danger is simple yet deadly: the gas inside the can begins to expand rapidly under high temperatures. When the pressure reaches a critical limit, the metal casing cannot withstand the load and bursts. The consequences of such an explosion can be fatal - from severe burns to a fire within the cabin.
Experts have established a critical danger threshold of 50 degrees Celsius. However, reaching this temperature in a parked car is much easier than it seems. Even when the thermometer outside shows a relatively comfortable 25 degrees, the car's interior can heat up to 38 degrees within ten minutes. After another half hour, the temperature easily exceeds the fatal threshold of 50 degrees.
During hot days, one can encounter the danger of exploding aerosol cans due to the increased temperature inside the car. Even normally comfortable 25 degrees outside the car can lead to hazardous conditions in the cabin in just a few minutes. This information can help drivers and passengers avoid potential dangers.