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Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO No., other: ASTM D-92
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
open cup
Remarks:
ASTM D-92 Flash Point by Cleveland Open Cup Tester
Flash point:
61 °C
Atm. press.:
760 mm Hg
Conclusions:
An open cup flash point value of 61°C was determined at 760 mm Hg in a reliable study conducted according to an appropriate test protocol. No further details are available.
Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO No., other: DIN 51755
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point:
51 °C
Atm. press.:
101.3 kPa
Conclusions:
A closed cup flash point value of 51°C was determined in a reliable study conducted according to an appropriate test protocol. No further details are available.
Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The study was conducted according to the Pensky-Martens Closed-Cup method.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point:
55 °C
Atm. press.:
101.3 kPa
Conclusions:
A flash point value of 55°C was determined in a reliable study conducted according to generally accepted scientific principles.
Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 2719 (Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method)
Version / remarks:
2002. Remark: ASTM D93-90
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point:
55 °C
Atm. press.:
101.3 kPa
Flash point:
328.15 K
Atm. press.:
101.3 kPa
Conclusions:
A flash point value of 55°C was reported for the substance using a relevant test method, although full details are not available, the result is considered reliable.

Description of key information

Flash point [octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane]: 51 - 55°C

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
51 °C

Additional information

Several reliable measured flash point values are available for the substance. Flash point values of 51 - 55°C using relevant closed-cup methods were determined for the substance. Also, an open-cup flash point value of 61°C was determined for the substance using a relevant test method. Variations in the flash point values may be caused by variations in purity of the test substance and the test method used.

The results are considered to be reliable and are used as weight of evidence.

A flash point of 51 - 55°C and a measured boiling point of 175°C, indicate that the substance should be classified as a flammable liquid according to the criteria of Regulation (EC) No.1272/2008.