News|Articles|May 24, 2024

Pistachio pyrotechnics

Fun fact! Pistachios and other oil-bearing nuts or seeds have the potential to spontaneously combust. Click to read more!

Pistachios and other oil-bearing nuts or seeds are pyrophoric solids, meaning they are self-heating and have the potential to ignite when stored in large quantities over long periods of time.

Source: IMDG Code Compliance Centre


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