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Auto flammability

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Reference
Endpoint:
auto-flammability
Type of information:
experimental study
Remarks:
read across on strucutural analogue
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
From November 04,2008 to November 04,2008
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP with certificate.The study is clear and complete in any parts. Result in read across based on grouping of substances
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.15 (Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases))
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Auto-ignition temperature:
> 256 - < 266 °C
Atm. press.:
> 987 - < 992 hPa
Remarks on result:
other:

Set temperature (°C) regulation temperature (°C) Measured temperature in the middle of the flask (for information) (°C) Inject volume (uL) Ignition Delay (s) Temperature increase measurated (°C)  Comments
287 287 281 100 30 22 Ignition
282 281 275 100 30 25 Ignition
276 275 268 100 30 14 Ignition
271 271 261 100 45 14 Ignition
250 250 244 100     Smokes
255 255 249 100     Smokes
260 261 256 100 60 14 Ignition
256 256 246 100     Smokes
256 256 248 100     Smokes
256 256 250 100     Smokes
256 256 248 100     Smokes
Conclusions:
The auto-ignition temperature measured for esterol-A was 261°C +/- 5°C.
Executive summary:

The autoignition of Fatty Acids C16 -C18 and C18 -unstd., Me esters has been measured according to Council Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Method A.15

Description of key information

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Autoflammability / Self-ignition temperature at 101 325 Pa:
261 °C

Additional information

The ignition delay observed at this temperature was 60 seconds and a Temperature increase at middle of the flask was 14°C.