Castor Oil/Vapors Flammability

[99Saturn]

Not sure if this is a better fit for General/Off Topic, so mods please feel free to move, and sorry if this is the wrong location.

I've acquired a 55 gallon drum previously used to store castor oil, would like to cut in half (presumably with an angle grinder) for the purposes of a burn barrel/fire pit. Wondering if there is any fire concern while cutting either from residual oil or fumes?

Thanks.

 

[ABN_CBT_ENGR]

you will be fine with a grinder ( may have a bit of rancid smell at the heat)

 

[Dave9]

No concern, if you pummeled an area with enough heat and sparks you might get some smoke but I doubt you'll be actively trying to inhale it. I would cut it outside anyway.

 

[Motu]

Well if you did that here you'd have a few speedway riders and fans coming round just for the smell.

 

[Eddie]

Burnt castor bean oil in a 2 cycle racing engine smells great.