Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, <2% aromatics

Flash point

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

flash point of flammable liquids

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

Experimental Starting Date: 03 December 2013 Experimental Completion Date: 11 March 2014

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Remarks:

Study conducted in compliance with agreed protocols, with no or minor deviations from standard test guidelines and/or minor methodological deficiencies, which do not affect the quality of the relevant results. The study report was conclusive, done to a valid guideline and the study was conducted under GLP conditions.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes

Type of method:

equilibrium method closed cup

Key result

Flash point:

86 °C

Atm. press.:

1 013 hPa

Remarks on result:

other: The test item has been determined to have a flash point of 86 ± 2 °C.

Results

Preliminary Test

The test item ignited into an orange/blue flame then boiled off.

Definitive Test

Results of the flash point determination are shown in the following table.

Table 1: Flash point results

 

Temperature (ºC)	Observations
21.0	No flash.
26.0	No flash.
31.0	No flash.
36.0	No flash.
41.0	No flash.
46.0	No flash.
51.0	No flash.
56.0	No flash.
61.0	No flash.
66.0	No flash.
71.0	No flash.
71.0 (fresh sample)	No flash.
76.0	No flash.
81.0	No flash.
86.0	Blue flame spread across sample cup.
81.0 (fresh sample)	No flash.
82.0	No flash.
83.0	No flash.
84.0	No flash.
85.0	No flash.
86.0	Blue flame spread across sample cup.
86.0 (fresh sample)	Blue flame spread across sample cup.
84.0 (fresh sample)	No flash.
84.0 (fresh sample)	No flash.
86.0 (fresh sample)	Blue flame spread across sample cup.

Conclusions:

A flash point value of 86 ± 2°C at 1013 hPa was determined for the substance using a relevant test method. The result is considered reliable.

Executive summary:

The determination was carried out using a closed cup flash point tester[1], using a procedure designed to be compatible with Method A9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.

[1]Based on, Anon (1983) Paints, Varnishes, Petroleum and Related Products - Determination of Flash Point - Rapid Equilibrium Method,International Standard ISO 3679-2004 (E), Second Edition –2004-04-01, P1-18 and Anon (1989) Flash Point of Liquids by Setaflash Closed-Cup Apparatus,ASTM D-3278-89, P1-7.

Conclusion

The test item has been determined to have a flash point of 86±2 °C.

 

Description of key information

Flash point: 86 ± 2°C at 1013 hPa

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:

86 °C

Additional information

A measured flash point value of 86 ± 2°C was determined for the substance in accordance with ISO 3679; rapid equilibrium method and in compliance with GLP. The result is considered to be reliable.

In addition, Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, <2% aromatics was observed not to sustain a flame >15 seconds in a sustained burning test which was performed in accordance with ASTM D4206 and in compliance with known quality system (ISO 9001).