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Reference
Endpoint:
flash point, other
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
14-04-2017 – 14-04-2017
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Experimental test result performed using standard test guidelines
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO No., other: OECD 103
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The flash point determination of Test item Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS No. 94-18-8 )was done. The method is closed cup method using Pensky-Martens Flash Point Apparatus.
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Pensky-Martens apparatus
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Name of test material (as cited in study report): Benzyl Paraben
Molecular formula (if other than submission substance): C14H12O3
Molecular weight (if other than submission substance): 228.2458
Smiles notation (if other than submission substance): c1ccc(cc1)COC(=O)c2ccc(cc2)O
InChl (if other than submission substance): 1S/C14H12O3/c15138612(
7913)14(16)1710114213511/h19,15H,
10H2
Substance Type: Organic
Physical State: Solid
Key result
Flash point:
169 °C
Atm. press.:
970 hPa
Remarks on result:
other: No other detail available

Type of method

·    Closed cup

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Flash point apparatus

·    Abel’s flash pt apparatus

·    Pensky – Martin’s flash point apparatus

Pensky – Martin’s flash point apparatus

Volume of chemical used

ml/gm

5.005 g

Ignition source

Gas lighter/flame

Gas lighter

Atmospheric pressure

hPa

970.0 hPa
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The flash point determination of Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS No. 94-18-8)was done following closed cup method using Pensky-Martens flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates and mean flash point was to be 169°C at 970.0hPa.
Executive summary:

The flash point determination of Test item Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS No. 94-18-8 )was done. The method is closed cup method using Pensky-Martens Flash Point Apparatus. The meanflash point of the test item was determine to be 169°C at 970.0 hPa.

Description of key information

The flash point determination of Test item Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS No. 94-18-8 )was done. The method is closed cup method using Pensky-Martens Flash Point Apparatus. The meanflash point of the test item was determine to be 169°C at 970.0 hPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
169 °C

Additional information

The flash point determination of Test item Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS No. 94-18-8 )was done. The method is closed cup method using Pensky-Martens Flash Point Apparatus. The meanflash point of the test item was determine to be 169°C at 970.0 hPa.