5-methylhexan-2-one

Auto flammability

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Reference

Endpoint:

auto-ignition temperature (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 a documented method, in accordance with REACH Annex XI.

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

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Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

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

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

no

Key result

Auto-ignition temperature:

400 °C

Atm. press.:

1 atm

Remarks on result:

other:

RESULTS/CONCLUSION

The auto-ignition temperature was determined to be 400 +/- 5 °C. A complete record of the test is reported in Table XI-1. The barometric pressure was recorded at 98 kPa.

 

Table XI-1. Auto-ignition test results

 

Temp, °C	Sample Size, mL	Result
443	100	Instant Hot Flame
433	100	Instant Hot Flame
414	100	Instant Hot Flame
396	100	Sharp Exotherm/no flame
404	100	Instant Hot Flame
400-401	100	Ignition in 10 seconds
400	50	Sharp Exotherm at 15 seconds

 

 

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).                                

Executive summary:

The auto-ignition temperature was determined using an oven method which conforms to ASTM E659 to be 400 °C at 101,325 Pa.

Description of key information

The auto-ignition temperature was determined using an oven method which conforms to ASTM E659 to be 400 °C at 101,325 Pa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Autoflammability / Self-ignition temperature at 101 325 Pa:

400 °C