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Fire hazard
Hydrogen is flammable and must be handled with care, just like other
flammable substances. In order for hydrogen to ignite, it must be
contained and combined with oxygen and an ignition source. If hydrogen
is ignited, it burns off very quickly. It is very difficult for the naked eye to
detect hydrogen burning, since it burns in the ultraviolet color range.
Burns
Explosion
Hydrogen can explode, but only if it comes into contact with oxygen.
Gasoline and propane, which are heavier gases than hydrogen, are more
likely to explode. The fumes from each of these tend to stay close to the
ground, which increases the likelihood of explosion. One famous
explosion and fire associated with hydrogen is the destruction of the
Hindenburg in 1937.
Poisoning