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Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
7 Nov 2008
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO No., other: ASTM D 93-02
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6315 (Flammability)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
ISO 9001
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point:
242.4 °C
Atm. press.:
101.6 kPa

Reference item #1: two determinations: 68.1 and 69.1 °C at 101.7 kPa; mean value after pressure correction: 68.5 °C

Reference standard for item #1: 66.1 ± 3.3 °C at 101.7 kPa

Reference item #2: two determinations (217.1, 217.1 °C at 101.7 kPa); mean value after pressure correction: 217.0 °C

Reference standard for item #2: 216 ± 3.1 °C at 101.7 kPa

Test item: two determinations (242.0, 243.0 °C at 101.6 kPa); mean value after pressure correction: 242.4 °C

Description of key information

242.4 at 101.6 kPa

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
242 °C

Additional information

The flash point of the substance 1,2,4 -benzenetricarboxylic acid, tri-C9 -11 -alkyl esters (CAS 94279 -36 -4) was determined according to the method ASTM D 93 -02, compatible with E.U. Method A.9 (Pensky-Martens closed cup).