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Flash point
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- flash point of flammable liquids
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- Experimental Starting Date: 04 December 2013 Experimental Completion Date: 11 March 2014
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
- Deviations:
- no
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO 3679 (Determination of flash point - Rapid equilibrium closed cup method)
- Deviations:
- no
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- ASTM D3278 (Standard test methods for flash point of liquids by small scale closed-cup apparatus)
- Deviations:
- no
- GLP compliance:
- yes
- Type of method:
- equilibrium method closed cup
- Flash point apparatus:
- Setaflash apparatus
- Key result
- Flash point:
- 111 °C
- Atm. press.:
- 1 013 hPa
- Remarks on result:
- other: The test item has been determined to have a flash point of 111 ± 2°C.
- Interpretation of results:
- GHS criteria not met
- Conclusions:
- A flash point of 111 ± 2°C at 1013 hPa was determined for the substance using a relevant test method. The result is considered reliable
- Executive summary:
The determination was carried out using a closed cup flash point tester[1], using a procedure designed to be compatible with Method A9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.
[1]Based on, Anon (1983) Paints, Varnishes, Petroleum and Related Products - Determination of Flash Point - Rapid Equilibrium Method,International Standard ISO 3679-2004 (E), Second Edition –2004-04-01, P1-18 and Anon (1989) Flash Point of Liquids by Setaflash Closed-Cup Apparatus,ASTM D-3278-89, P1-7.
Conclusion
The test item has been determined to have a flash point of 111± 2 °C.
Reference
Results
Preliminary Test
The test item burned with a yellow flame producing black smoke.
Definitive Test
Results of the flash point determination are shown in the following table.
Table 3.1: Flash point results
Temperature (ºC) |
Observations |
22.0 |
No flash. |
27.0 |
No flash. |
32.0 |
No flash. |
37.0 |
No flash. |
42.0 |
No flash. |
47.0 |
No flash. |
52.0 |
No flash. |
57.0 |
No flash. |
62.0 |
No flash. |
67.0 |
No flash. |
72.0 |
No flash. |
72.0 (fresh sample) |
No flash. |
77.0 |
No flash. |
82.0 |
No flash. |
87.0 |
No flash. |
92.0 |
No flash. |
97.0 |
No flash. |
102.0 (fresh sample) |
No flash. |
107.0 |
No flash. |
112.0 |
Blue flame spread across sample cup. |
107.0 (fresh sample) |
No flash. |
108.0 |
No flash. |
109.0 |
No flash. |
110.0 |
No flash. |
111.0 |
Blue flame spread across sample cup. |
111.0 |
Blue flame spread across sample cup. |
111.0 |
Blue flame spread across sample cup. |
109.0 |
No flash. |
109.0 |
No flash. |
Description of key information
Flash point: 111 ± 2°C
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
- 111 °C
Additional information
A measured flash point value of 111 ± 2°C was determined for the substance in accordance with ISO 3679; rapid equilibrium method and in compliance with GLP. The result is considered to be reliable.
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