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Reference
Endpoint:
flash point, other
Remarks:
Test Item is an amber colored gelatinous solid
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Experimental starting date: 10 November 2016 Experimental completion date: 15 November 2016
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:
The determination was carried out using a closed cup flash point tester, using a procedure designed to be compatible with Method A.9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.

Instrument: Setaflash 30000-0 flash point tester
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
other: The determination was carried out using a closed cup flash point tester, using a procedure designed to be compatible with Method A.9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008
Flash point apparatus:
Setaflash apparatus
Remarks:
Setaflash 30000-0 flash point tester
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Appearance/Physical state: Amber colored gelatinous solid
Batch: E00268-014-212
Purity: 100%
Expiry date: 10 June 2018
Storage conditions: Room temperature in the dark
Key result
Flash point:
197.9 °C
Atm. press.:
101.9 kPa
Remarks on result:
no flash point up to 100°C

There was no flash observed at any temperature up until 201.0 Deg C and then the following occurred

Temperature                                   Observations

201.0 (fresh sample)     A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

196.0 (fresh sample)     No flash.

197.0 (fresh sample)     No flash.

198.0 (fresh sample)     A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

198.0 (fresh sample)     A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

196.0 (fresh sample)     No flash.

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The flash point of the test item has been determined to be 198 ± 2 °C.
Executive summary:

The Flash Point was found to be 198 ± 2°C, using a closed cup equilibrium method designed to be compatible with Method A.9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.

Description of key information

The flash point of the test item has been determined to be 198 ± 2 °C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
198 °C

Additional information

Flash Point = 198 ± 2°C, using a closed cup equilibrium method designed to be compatible with Method A.9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.