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EC number: 212-833-9 | CAS number: 872-93-5
Flash point
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- flash point of flammable liquids
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- november 2017
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
- Deviations:
- no
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO 2719 (Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method)
- Deviations:
- no
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- ASTM D93 (Standard test methods for flash point by pensky-martens closed cup tester)
- Deviations:
- no
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- UN Manual of Tests and Criteria: Test L.2 (Sustained combustibility test)
- Version / remarks:
- UN paragr. 32.4.1
- Deviations:
- no
- GLP compliance:
- yes
- Type of method:
- closed cup
- Flash point apparatus:
- Pensky-Martens apparatus
- Key result
- Flash point:
- 146 °C
- Atm. press.:
- 1 013.25 hPa
- Interpretation of results:
- GHS criteria not met
- Conclusions:
- The flash point of 3-methylsulfolane is 146ºC at 1013.25 hPa (standard conditions).
- Executive summary:
The substance 3-methylsulfolane has a flash point of 146ºC at 1013.25 hPa according to the regulations EU Method A.9, UN paragr. 32.4.1, ASTM D 93 and ISO 2719 following the closed cup method.
Reference
Description of key information
The flash point of 3-methylsulfolane is 146ºC at 1013.25 hPa (standard conditions).
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
- 146 °C
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