Definitions
- Referring to materials or substances that do not catch fire or burn easily. - Describing products that are safe to use around heat sources or open flames. - Talking about materials that do not ignite or support combustion.
- Referring to materials or substances that do not burn or support combustion. - Describing products that are safe to use in high-temperature environments. - Talking about materials that do not release flammable vapors or gases when heated.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe materials or substances that do not burn or catch fire easily.
- 2Both words indicate safety around heat sources or open flames.
- 3Both words are used to describe products that meet certain safety standards.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Nonflammable means that a material does not ignite or burn easily, while noncombustible means that a material does not burn or support combustion at all.
- 2Usage: Nonflammable is more commonly used to describe consumer products such as fabrics, cleaning products, and furniture. Noncombustible is more commonly used in construction and engineering to describe building materials and electrical components.
- 3Standards: Nonflammable materials are tested according to specific standards such as ASTM D6413 or NFPA 701. Noncombustible materials are tested according to standards such as ASTM E136 or UL 723.
- 4Materials: Nonflammable materials may still be combustible under certain conditions, such as exposure to high heat or prolonged exposure to flames. Noncombustible materials do not release flammable vapors or gases when heated and cannot burn under any conditions.
- 5Implications: Nonflammable materials may still pose a fire hazard if they are exposed to high temperatures or flames. Noncombustible materials are considered safer because they do not burn or support combustion.
Remember this!
Nonflammable and noncombustible are synonyms that describe materials or substances that do not burn or catch fire easily. However, nonflammable means that a material does not ignite or burn easily, while noncombustible means that a material does not burn or support combustion at all. Nonflammable is more commonly used to describe consumer products, while noncombustible is more commonly used in construction and engineering.
