Dibutyl terephthalate

Auto flammability

Administrative data

Endpoint:

auto-flammability

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

May 2009

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: Analysis was performed using a documented method, in accordace with REACH Annex XI.

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2009

Report date:

2009

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.15 (Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases))

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

no

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

Dibutyl terephthalate

EC Number:

217-803-9

EC Name:

Dibutyl terephthalate

Cas Number:

1962-75-0

Molecular formula:

C16H22O4

IUPAC Name:

1,4-dibutyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate

Results and discussion

Auto-ignition temperature (liquids / gases)

Auto-ignition temperature:

419 °C

Atm. press.:

98 kPa

Remarks on result:

other:

Any other information on results incl. tables

RESULTS/CONCLUSION

 

The auto-ignition temperature was determined to be 419 +/- 5 ⁰C. A complete record of the test is reported in Table XIII-1. The barometric pressure was recorded at 98 kPa.

 

Table XI-1. Auto-ignition test results

 

Temp, C	Sample Size, ml	Result
404	100	Exotherm with smoke
414	100	Exotherm with smoke
421	100	Immediate exotherm
430	100	Instant hot flame
427	100	Instant hot flame
423	100	Instant hot flame
421	100	Instant hot flame
419	100	Cool flame
419	200	Hot flame

 

 

REFERENCES

 

XI-1. K. Nabert, G. Schoen, and T. Redeker,Safety Characteristics of Flammable Gases and Vapors, Volumes I and II, Third Ed., Deutscher Eichverlag (2004).