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Flash point

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Endpoint:
flash point, other
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Pensky-Martens apparatus
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Chemical name: 2-benzoylbenzoic acid
Other name (sponsor's code): o-benzoylbenzoic acid
CAS number: 85-52-9
Batch No.: 170269
Analysis date: 23/05/2017
Appearance: Powder
Colour: White
Storage Conditions: Ambient temperature in a dark place, in the original glass bottle.
Key result
Remarks on result:
no flash point according to standard method

No flash point observed up to 260°C.

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Flash point is determined according to A9 EU method. the study reports that no flash point was observed up to 260°C. The substance is considered as not flammable.
Executive summary:

Flash point is determined according to A9 EU method. the study reports that no flash point was observed up to 260°C. The substance is considered as not flammable.

Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
other: literature
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Guideline:
other:
Version / remarks:
The followed guideline is not specified
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The followed guideline is not specified
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
other: not specified
Key result
Flash point:
ca. 232 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 hPa
Remarks on result:
other:
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
USEPA database reports a flash point of 232°C.
Executive summary:

USEPA database reports a flash point of 232°C.

Description of key information

Study not performed under GLP conditions. Flash point is determined according to A9 EU method. the study reports that no flash point was observed up to 260°C. The substance is considered as not flammable.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
260 °C

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