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Are eye drops flammable? A Look at Safety and Ingredients

4 min read
Over 17 million units of eye drops were recalled in a single year for issues like sterility, not fire risk, a testament to the fact that most ocular drops are safe from flammability. The simple answer to "are eye drops flammable?" is no, as they are overwhelmingly composed of water, making ignition virtually impossible under normal circumstances.