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A safety data sheet-based analysis of paintball flammability covering the definitive answer (paintballs are not classified as flammable under OSHA, DOT, GHS, ADR, or IMDG), what the MSDS says across five key sections (no GHS hazard symbols, flash point N/A or above 200F, not regulated for transport), why the shell (gelatin with 10-15% moisture content, chars rather than ignites) and fill (40-60% water, PEG flash point 470F) are inherently non-flammable, the distinction between “not classified as flammable” and “cannot burn” (paintballs will burn in an open fire like paper or cardboard), regulatory implications for storage and shipping (no special permits or hazmat fees), and real fire scenarios including the “popcorn effect” (shells may burst from steam pressure but do not explode).

A safety data sheet-based analysis of paintball flammability covering the definitive answer (paintballs are not classified as flammable under OSHA, DOT, GHS, ADR, or IMDG), what the MSDS says across five key sections (no GHS hazard symbols, flash point N/A or above 200F, not regulated for transport), why the shell (gelatin with 10-15% moisture content, chars rather than ignites) and fill (40-60% water, PEG flash point 470F) are inherently non-flammable, the distinction between “not classified as flammable” and “cannot burn” (paintballs will burn in an open fire like paper or cardboard), regulatory implications for storage and shipping (no special permits or hazmat fees), and real fire scenarios including the “popcorn effect” (shells may burst from steam pressure but do not explode).