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Flash point

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Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Testing was conducted between 23 May 2011 and 23 June 2011.
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: see 'Remark'
Remarks:
Study conducted in compliance with agreed protocols, with no or minor deviations from standard test guidelines and/or minor methodological deficiencies, which do not affect the quality of the relevant results. The study report was conclusive, done to a valid guideline and the study was conducted under GLP conditions.
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Version / remarks:
The flash point was determined using a closed cup equilibrium method, designed to be compatible with Method A9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
equilibrium method closed cup
Flash point:
44 °C
Atm. press.:
101.12 kPa

Results

Temperature (ºC)

Observations

27.0

No flash.

32.0

No flash.

37.0

No flash.

42.0

No flash.

47.0

A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

42.0(fresh sample)

No flash.

43.0

No flash.

44.0

A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

44.0(fresh sample)

A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

44.0(fresh sample)

A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

42.0(fresh sample)

No flash.

42.0(fresh sample)

No flash.

Atmospheric pressure = 101.12 kPa
Corrected flash point =    44.047ºC

Conclusions:
The flash point of the test item has been determined to be 44 ± 2°C.
Executive summary:

The flash point was determined using a closed cup equilibrium method, designed to be compatible with Method A9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.

 

The flash point of the test item has been determined to be 44 ± 2°C.

Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2011
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: non GLP study according EC No. 440/2008 Method A.9
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
equilibrium method closed cup
Flash point:
66 °C
Atm. press.:
1 013 hPa
Conclusions:
The flash point of the substance determined according to EC No. 440/2008 Method A.9 is 66.0 °C at 1013 hPa
Executive summary:

The flash point of the substance determined according to EC No. 440/2008 Method A.9 is 66.0 °C at 1013 hPa.

Description of key information

Flash point = 44 ± 2°C (101.12 kPa); Tremain & Atwal (2011); EU Method A.9.
Flash point = 66 °C (101.3 kPa); Möller (2011); EU Method A.9.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
44 °C

Additional information

The overall endpoint determination for flash point was determined using a closed cup equilibrium method, designed to be compatible with Method A9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.

 

The flash point of the test item was determined to be 44 ± 2°C at 101.12 kPa.