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Flash point

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Reference
Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2015-07-14
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
The study was conducted according to a relevant test method and in accordance with a recognised quality system
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 3679 (Determination of flash point - Rapid equilibrium closed cup method)
Version / remarks:
2004
GLP compliance:
no
Other quality assurance:
other: ISO 9001:2008
Type of method:
equilibrium method closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Setaflash apparatus
Key result
Flash point:
42 °C
Atm. press.:
1 013 hPa

Table 1: raw flash point result

Test

Test series 1

temperature [°C]

Result

yes(+) / no(-)

Test series 2

temperature [°C]

Result

yes(+) / no(-)

1

37

-

37

-

2

38

-

38

-

3

39

-

39

-

4

40

-

40

-

5

41

+

41

+

6

41

+

41

+

 

Table 2: summary of result

Test series

Measured value [°C]

Corrected value [°C]

1

41

42.2

2

41

42.2

Mean value*

42

*The mean value is calculated from test 1 and 2 and rounded to ± 0.5°C

Interpretation of results:
Category 3 (flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
A flash point value of 42°C at 1013 hPa was determined for the substance using a relevant test method. The result is considered to be reliable.

Description of key information

Flash point: 42°C at 1013 hPa (ISO 3679)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
42 °C

Additional information

Several reliable measured flash point values are available for the registered substance. A measured flash point value of 42°C at 1013 hPa was determined for the substance using a rapid equilibrium method in accordance with ISO 3679 test method and in compliance with a known quality system (ISO 9001:2008). The result is considered to be reliable and is selected as key study.

In other reliable studies, flash point values of 38.5°C, 46.5°C and 50 - 51°C were determined for the substance using relevant closed-cup methods. Differences in flash point may be as a result of differences in purity of the substance and the test method used. However, the supporting studies are in agreement with the key study that the substance is a flammable liquid. The key study is selected as the study that is most recently conducted.

In a secondary source to which reliability could not be assigned, an open cup flash point of >40°C was reported for the substance.

A flash point value of 42°C at 1013 hPa and a measured boiling point of 237.2°C at 1013 hPa indicate that the substance should be classified for flammability (Category 3) in accordance with the criteria of Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.