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Auto flammability

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Reference

Endpoint:

auto-ignition temperature (liquids)

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

18 to 26 August 2020

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.15 (Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases))

Version / remarks:

2008

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Not applicable.

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Remarks:

Inspected on 15-16/11/2017, Signed on 15/05/2018

Key result

Auto-ignition temperature:

270 °C

Atm. press.:

>= 994.5 - < 996.6 mBar

-  Determination of the viscosity

The test item was visually compared with the standard liquid Viscosity (50 mPa*s).The viscosity of the test item was above 50 mPa*s.

- Results:

The requirements for repeatability of the DIN standard are stated as follows: Three lowest values of the main test have to lie within a range of 5 °C (as auto ignition temperature is below 300 °C).

The following lowest values were recorded:

Table     Lowest Values Main Test

Experiment	Value (rounded to integer)	Ignition delay	Drops used
First test series	276°C	40 s	7
Second test series	273°C	25 s	7
Third test series	276°C	23 s	9

 

The lowest value of the auto ignition temperature is 273 °C. This value was determined using 7 drops test item. The test item showed auto ignition after 25 seconds.

The auto ignition temperature (result of determination) is the lowest value from the lowest values of the three experiments, rounded down to a whole multiple of 5 °C. Therefore, the auto ignition temperature is stated as 270 °C.

-  Validity

In the DIN, the following limits are applied to the range of lowest values which may be used for evaluation:

Table   Acceptable ranges

Auto ignition temp.	Range
< 300 °C	difference between three values of the main test max. 5 °C

 

The three lowest values of the main test lay within a range of 5 °C (as required for auto ignition temperatures below 300 °C). The largest difference between measuredignitiontemperatures was 3 °C.

Conclusions:

The auto ignition temperature is stated as 270 °C.

Executive summary:

Autoignition temperature of test item was measured according to EU A15 guideline.

Three tests were performed. The auto ignition temperature of test item was stated as 270°C : value rounded down to a whole multiple of 5°C.

Description of key information

The auto ignition temperature is stated as 270 °C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Autoflammability / Self-ignition temperature at 101 325 Pa:

270 °C

Additional information

An experimental study, conducted in accordance with conditions recommended in OECD guideline and under GLP, is performed. It should be considered as a key study. The result should be retained as key data.