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Administrative data

Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 12th edition, Wiley
Author:
Lewis, R.J.
Year:
2012
Report date:
2012

Materials and methods

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
2-methylfuran
EC Number:
208-594-5
EC Name:
2-methylfuran
Cas Number:
534-22-5
Molecular formula:
C5H6O
IUPAC Name:
2-methylfuran

Results and discussion

Flash point
Key result
Flash point:
-30 °C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The substance has a flash point of -30°C
Executive summary:

According to the renowned handbook Lewis (2012), the substance has a flash point of -22°F or -30°C.