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Flash point

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Reference
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
Justification for type of information:
Experimental result performed using standard methods of analysis
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ASTM D93 (Standard test methods for flash point by pensky-martens closed cup tester)
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Pensky-Martens apparatus
Key result
Flash point:
70 °C
Atm. press.:
969.5 hPa
Remarks on result:
other: No other data available

Observation Table :

 Method Details    Observations  Remarks if, any
 Method

 The flash point of a flammable

liquid is the lowest temperature at

which there will be enough

flammable vapor to ignite when an

ignition source is applied.

                        
 Type of method  Closed cup  
Flash point apparatus

 Abel’s flash pt apparatus

Pensky-Martens flash point

apparatus

 

Pensky-Martens flash

point apparatus

Quantity of chemical

used

 g/ml

5ml 

Ignition source 

 Gas lighter/flame

 Gas lighter

 Atmospheric pressure

 hPa

 969.5 hPa

Mean Flash point

(RESULT)

 °C

70°C

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The flash point determination of test chemical was done following closed cup method using Pensky-Martens flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates and mean flash point was observed to be 70°C at 969.5 hPa.
Executive summary:

Based on the experimental data obtained from lab report, flash point was determined to be 70°C at 969.5 hPa. The flash point determination of test chemical was done following closed cup method using Pensky-Martens flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates.

Description of key information

The flash point determination of test chemical was done following closed cup method using Pensky-Martens flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates and mean flash point was observed to be 70°C at 969.5 hPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
70 °C

Additional information

Based on the experimental data obtained from lab report, flash point was determined to be 70°C at 969.5 hPa. The flash point determination of test chemical was done following closed cup method using Pensky-Martens flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates.