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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:
Experimental dates: 12 February 2021 to 09 April 2021
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Version / remarks:
Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 3679 (Determination of flash point - Rapid equilibrium closed cup method)
Version / remarks:
2015
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ASTM D3278 (Standard test methods for flash point of liquids by small scale closed-cup apparatus)
Version / remarks:
1989
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
equilibrium method closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Setaflash apparatus
Dynamic viscosity of test material:
not applicable, low melting point solid
Key result
Flash point:
122 °C
Atm. press.:
1 atm

Detailed observations are recorded in the study report.





Atmospheric pressure: 100.7 kPa


Observed flash point: 122.0 °C


Corrected flash point: 122.14 °C




Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Remarks:
GHS and EU-CLP criteria not met
Conclusions:
The flash point of the test item has been determined to be 122 ± 2 °C (corrected to normal atmospheric pressure).
Executive summary:



The flash point of the test item has been determined using a rapid equilibrium closed cup method, by a procedure designed to be compatible with Method A.9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008 of 30 May 2008, ISO standard 3679:2015 and US guideline ASTM D-3278-89, and under GLP.




Description of key information

122°C; Tremain, S.P. (2021)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
122 °C

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