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Reference
Endpoint:
auto-ignition temperature (liquids)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2016-07-12 to 2016-07-18
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.15 (Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases))
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
IEC 60079-4 (Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres. Part 4: Method of test for ignition temperature)
Version / remarks:
Anon (1987), Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres. Part 4: Method of Test for Ignition Temperature. IEC Publications 79-4, P1-19.
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
Date of inspection: 17/06/2015; Date of issue: 24/09/2015
Key result
Auto-ignition temperature:
316 °C
Atm. press.:
1 013 hPa

Results of the auto-ignition temperature determination are shown in the following table:

 

Test temperature (°C)

Test volume (μL)

Ignition delay (s)

Observations

200 (clean flask)

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted

250 (clean flask)

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted

300 (clean flask)

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted

350

70

3

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted

340

70

7

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted

330

70

11

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted

320

70

16

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted

310

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted

314

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted

316 (clean flask)

70

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted

318 (clean flask)

70

22

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted

316 (clean flask)

200

31

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted

314 (clean flask)

200

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted

314 (clean flask)

400

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted

314 (clean flask)

600

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted

314 (clean flask)

800

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted

314 (clean flask)

1000

>300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted

 

Room temperature: 20 to 21°C

Atmospheric pressure: 100.5 to 101.1 kPa

Conclusion

The test item has been determined to have an auto-ignition temperature of 316 ± 5°C.

Conclusions:
An auto-ignition temperature value of 316 ± 5°C at 1013 hPa was obtained for the substance using a relevant test method and in compliance with GLP. The result is considered to be reliable.

Description of key information

Auto-ignition temperature: 316 ± 5°C at 1013 hPa (EU Method A.15)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Autoflammability / Self-ignition temperature at 101 325 Pa:
316 °C

Additional information

An auto-ignition temperature value of 316 ± 5°C at 1013 hPa was determined for the substance in a study according to EU Method A.15 and in compliance with GLP. The result is considered to be reliable.