2,2,2-trifluoroethanol

Auto flammability

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

auto-ignition temperature (liquids)

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

1990-09-17 to 1990-10-30

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study without detailed documentation

Remarks:

The study followed an international standard, however few experimental details and no Certificate of Analysis of the test substance were provided.

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

ASTM E659 (Standard test method for autoignition temperature of liquid chemicals)

GLP compliance:

no

Key result

Auto-ignition temperature:

450 °C

Remarks on result:

other: The atm. press. of the measurement is not indicated in the test report. By default, the measurement is considered to have been done at ambiant pressure.

Measurement results are shown below:

Experiment N°	Sample amount (µL)	Heating temperature (°C)	Ignition delay (sec)	O: No ignition X: Ignition
1	150	550	1.7	O
2	150	520	3.5	O
3	150	500	7.9	O
4	150	490	13.9	O
5	150	480	23.4	O
6	150	475	0.0	X
7	150	475	30.6	O
8	150	470	43.4	O
9	150	465	0.0	X
10	150	465	55.2	O
11	150	460	93.2	O
12	150	455	0.0	X
13	150	455	89.1	O
14	150	450	0.0	X
15	150	450	0.0	X
16	150	450	0.0	X
17	150	450	133.0	O
18	150	445	0.0	X
19	150	445	0.0	X
20	150	445	0.0	X
21	150	445	0.0	X
22	150	445	0.0	X
23	125	490	14.9	O
24	125	480	27.3	O
25	125	475	34.9	O
26	125	470	46.1	O
27	125	465	90.8	O
28	125	460	0.0	X
29	125	460	0.0	X
30	125	460	0.0	X
31	125	460	99.8	O
32	125	455	0.0	X
33	125	455	124.0	O
34	125	450	0.0	X
35	125	450	0.0	X
36	125	450	0.0	X
37	125	450	0.0	X
38	125	450	0.0	X
39	100	490	16.2	O
40	100	480	28.0	O
41	100	475	38.8	O
42	100	470	67.0	O
43	100	465	0.0	X
44	100	465	0.0	X
45	100	465	0.0	X
46	100	465	92.2	O
47	100	460	0.0	X
48	100	460	0.0	X
49	100	460	0.0	X
50	100	460	0.0	X
51	100	460	0.0	X
52	75	500	7.0	O
53	75	490	19.0	O
54	75	485	31.2	O
55	75	480	0.0	X
56	75	480	48.5	O
57	75	475	0.0	X
58	75	475	0.0	X
59	75	475	0.0	X
60	75	475	0.0	X
61	75	475	71.8	O
62	75	460	0.0	X
63	75	460	0.0	X
64	75	460	0.0	X
65	75	460	0.0	X
66	75	460	0.0	X
67	175	490	12.7	O
68	175	485	16.9	O
69	175	480	0.0	X
70	175	480	0.0	X
71	175	480	0.0	X
72	175	480	0.0	X
73	175	480	0.0	X

Conclusions:

The substance has low potential for auto-ignition under normal conditions of storage and use.

Executive summary:

The auto-ignition temperature of trifluoroethanol (purity not specified) was measured according to ASTM E659-78 (1984) standard. Results was found to be 450°C.

Description of key information

The auto-ignition temperature of trifluoroethanol is 450°C

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Autoflammability / Self-ignition temperature at 101 325 Pa:

450 °C

Additional information

An experimental study, relating to the determination of the auto-ignition temperature, was provided for TFE and considered as reliable, as based on an international standard.