Correction to term used - Decomposed, not melted.
Nice video:
Dry Burn test - Plastic can also be ignited it the Flame/temp is right.
Now, In tank(MINE) Orchid .6ohm dual coil - Full, on Stingray. Mistake made. Sat Mod in Stand, not fully locked.
Reached for mod a minute later - Scalding Hot, WET, e-liquid running from air channels Vapor wisp out tip.
Into Refrig to cool, over to sink to tear down and inspect - Tank still 1/4 full, everything a wet mess.
No ignition, No Dried out chamber, NO wicks in sight - at all. i.e. (edited - Decomposed) - Below Flash point. <*no soot in chamber or on base*>
Did you not notice the Coil test. The Rayon was contracting to the coil, even dry, before it finally reached flash point. i.e. xxxxx (Edited - Decomposed).
Most things will Burn under the right conditions.
Vaping creates High levels of Formaldehyde - under the right conditions.
Thermal properties: Viscose rayon loses strength above 149°C; chars and decomposes at 177 to 204°C. It does not melt or stick at elevated temperatures.
RAYON FIBERS
Anyway, I had to replace the missing wicks to get back to using that tank.