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EC number: 211-694-1 | CAS number: 687-47-8
Flash point
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- flash point of flammable liquids
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- 1993-10-13 to 1993-11-16
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO No., other: 3679
- Deviations:
- no
- GLP compliance:
- yes (incl. QA statement)
- Type of method:
- equilibrium method closed cup
- Flash point apparatus:
- Setaflash apparatus
- Specific details on test material used for the study:
- - Trade name: Purasolv EL
- Batch number: ET 699 BK
- Appearance: colourless liquid - Flash point:
- 53.4 °C
- Atm. press.:
- 99.6 kPa
- Interpretation of results:
- Category 3 (flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
- Conclusions:
- PURASOLV® EL (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flash point of 53.4 °C at 99.6 kPa.
- Executive summary:
The flash point was determined in duplicate using the Seta-flash equipment in accordance with ISO 3679 method 1. PURASOLV® EL (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flash point of 53.4 °C at 99.6 kPa. Based on these results and the underlying classification criteria in the CLP Regulation, ethyl (S)-lactate shall be classified as Flam. Liquid 3.
- Endpoint:
- flash point of flammable liquids
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- supporting study
- Study period:
- 1993-10-13 to 1993-11-16
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO No., other: 3679
- Deviations:
- no
- GLP compliance:
- yes (incl. QA statement)
- Type of method:
- equilibrium method closed cup
- Specific details on test material used for the study:
- - Trade name: Purasolv ELS
- Batch number: ET 622 BF
- Appearance: colourless liquid - Flash point:
- 53.8 °C
- Atm. press.:
- 99.6 kPa
- Interpretation of results:
- Category 3 (flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
- Conclusions:
- PURASOLV®ELS (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flash point of 53.8 °C at 99.6 kPa.
- Executive summary:
The flashpoint was determined in duplicate using the Seta-flash equipment in accordance with ISO 3679 method 1. PURASOLV®ELS (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flashpoint of 53.8 °C at 99.6 kPa.
Based on these results and the underlying classification criteria in the CLP Regulation, ethyl (S)-lactate shall be classified as Flam. Liquid 3.
- Endpoint:
- flash point of flammable liquids
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- supporting study
- Study period:
- 1993-10-14 to 1993-11-16
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO No., other: 3679
- Deviations:
- no
- GLP compliance:
- yes (incl. QA statement)
- Type of method:
- equilibrium method closed cup
- Specific details on test material used for the study:
- - Trade name: Purasolv ELECT
- Batch number: ET 624 BC
- Appearance: colourless liquid - Key result
- Flash point:
- 53.8 °C
- Atm. press.:
- 99.7 kPa
- Interpretation of results:
- Category 3 (flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
- Conclusions:
- PURASOLV® ELECT (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flash point of 53.8 °C at 99.7 kPa.
- Executive summary:
The flash point was determined in duplicate using the Seta-flash equipment in accordance with ISO 3679 method 1. PURASOLV® ELECT (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flash point of 53.8 °C at 99.7 kPa.
Based on these results and the underlying classification criteria in the CLP Regulation, ethyl (S)-lactate shall be classified as Flam. Liquid 3.
- Endpoint:
- flash point of flammable liquids
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- supporting study
- Study period:
- 2004-04-16 to 2004-06-07
- 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:
- December 1992
- Deviations:
- no
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO 2719 (Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method)
- Version / remarks:
- December 1993
- Deviations:
- no
- GLP compliance:
- yes
- Type of method:
- closed cup
- Flash point apparatus:
- Pensky-Martens apparatus
- Specific details on test material used for the study:
- - Trade name: Purasolv EL
- Batch number: 0312000593
- Appearance: clear colourless liquid
- Purity: 99.3%
- Storage: at room temperature in the dark under nitrogen
- Expiry date: 2004-12-04 - Key result
- Flash point:
- 55 °C
- Interpretation of results:
- Category 3 (flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
- Conclusions:
- The flash point was determined by using a Pensky-Martents closed cup flash-point apparatus in accordance with EU method A9 and DIN EN 2719. The lowest flash point of two measurements was 55 °C.
- Executive summary:
The flash point was determined by using a Pensky-Martents closed cup flash-point apparatus in accordance with EU method A9 and DIN EN 2719. The lowest flash point of two measurements was 55 °C. Based on these results and the underlying classification criteria in the CLP Regulation, ethyl (S)-lactate shall be classified as Flam. Liquid 3.
Referenceopen allclose all
| Table 1: Results | ||||||
| Test | Flash point | Lowest flash point | ||||
| 1 | 56 °C | |||||
| 2 | 55 °C | 55 °C | ||||
Description of key information
The flash point was determined using the Seta-flash equipment in accordance with ISO 3679 method 1 and EU method A.9. Flash point determination for Ethyl (S)-lactate ranges from 53.4 to 55 °C.
Based on these results and the underlying classification criteria in the CLP Regulation 1272/2008, Ethyl (S)-lactate shall be classified as Flam. Liquid 3.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
- 53.4 °C
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