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Reference
Endpoint:
auto-ignition temperature (gases)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
27 October 2009 - 29 October 2009
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Study was performed according to guideline under GLP conditions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.15 (Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases))
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
Issued by: the Department of Health of the Government of the United Kingdom Inspection Date: 19 August 2008
Auto-ignition temperature:
286 °C
Atm. press.:
102.09 kPa
Remarks on result:
other:

Table 1: Observations During Auto-Ignition Testing

Temperature (ºC)

Test Volume (μl)

Ignition Delay (s)

Observations

50(clean flask)

70

>300

No ignition.

100(clean flask)

70

>300

No ignition.

150

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

200

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

250

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

300

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

350

70

1

A yellow flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

330

70

5

A yellow flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

320

70

46

A yellow flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

310

70

8

A yellow flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

306(clean flask)

70

10

A yellow flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

302(clean flask)

70

13

A yellow flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

300(clean flask)

70

6

A yellow flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

298(clean flask)

70

10

A yellow flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

294(clean flask)

70

16

A yellow flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

290(clean flask)

70

16

A yellow flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

286(clean flask)

70

13

A yellow flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

282(clean flask)

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

284(clean flask)

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

284(clean flask)

200

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

284(clean flask)

400

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

284(clean flask)

600

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

284(clean flask)

800

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

284(clean flask)

1000

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

Conclusions:
The auto-ignition temperature of the test substance is 286 deg C at 102.09 kPa
Executive summary:

The auto-ignition temperature of the test substance was determined according to the guidelines in EU Method A.15. The auto-ignition temperature of the test substance is 286 0C at a pressure of 102.09 kPa. The precision of the measurement is estimated to be ± 50C.

Description of key information

The auto-ignition temperature of the test substance is 2860C at a pressure of 102.09 kPa (EU Method A.15).

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Autoflammability / Self-ignition temperature at 101 325 Pa:
286 °C

Additional information

The auto-ignition temperature of the test substance was determined according to the guidelines in EU Method A.15. The auto-ignition temperature of the test substance is 286 0C at a pressure of 102.09 kPa. The precision of the measurement is estimated to be ± 5 0C.