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Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
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 documented method in accordance with REACH Annex XI.
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO No., other: ASTM 3278
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
non-equilibrium method closed cup
Remarks:
ASTM 3278
Key result
Flash point:
36 °C
Atm. press.:
101.325 kPa

RESULTS/CONCLUSION

The flash point corrected to 101.325 kPa was determined to be 36 °C +/- 2 °C. Ambient atmospheric pressure was 97.5 kPa.

Interpretation of results:
Category 3 (flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
Executive summary:

The substance 5 -methylhexan-2 -one has a flash point of 36 °C at 101,325 Pa.

Description of key information

The substance 5 -methylhexan-2 -one has a flash point of 36 °C at 101,325 Pa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
36 °C

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