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Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1993-10-13 to 1993-11-16
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO No., other: 3679
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
equilibrium method closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Setaflash apparatus
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Trade name: Purasolv EL
- Batch number: ET 699 BK
- Appearance: colourless liquid


Flash point:
53.4 °C
Atm. press.:
99.6 kPa
Interpretation of results:
Category 3 (flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
PURASOLV® EL (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flash point of 53.4 °C at 99.6 kPa.
Executive summary:

The flash point was determined in duplicate using the Seta-flash equipment in accordance with ISO 3679 method 1. PURASOLV® EL (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flash point of 53.4 °C at 99.6 kPa. Based on these results and the underlying classification criteria in the CLP Regulation, ethyl (S)-lactate shall be classified as Flam. Liquid 3.

Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
1993-10-13 to 1993-11-16
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO No., other: 3679
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
equilibrium method closed cup
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Trade name: Purasolv ELS
- Batch number: ET 622 BF
- Appearance: colourless liquid
Flash point:
53.8 °C
Atm. press.:
99.6 kPa
Interpretation of results:
Category 3 (flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
PURASOLV®ELS (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flash point of 53.8 °C at 99.6 kPa.
Executive summary:

The flashpoint was determined in duplicate using the Seta-flash equipment in accordance with ISO 3679 method 1. PURASOLV®ELS (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flashpoint of 53.8 °C at 99.6 kPa.

Based on these results and the underlying classification criteria in the CLP Regulation, ethyl (S)-lactate shall be classified as Flam. Liquid 3.

Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
1993-10-14 to 1993-11-16
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO No., other: 3679
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
equilibrium method closed cup
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Trade name: Purasolv ELECT
- Batch number: ET 624 BC
- Appearance: colourless liquid
Key result
Flash point:
53.8 °C
Atm. press.:
99.7 kPa
Interpretation of results:
Category 3 (flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
PURASOLV® ELECT (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flash point of 53.8 °C at 99.7 kPa.
Executive summary:

The flash point was determined in duplicate using the Seta-flash equipment in accordance with ISO 3679 method 1. PURASOLV® ELECT (ethyl (S)-lactate) has a flash point of 53.8 °C at 99.7 kPa.

Based on these results and the underlying classification criteria in the CLP Regulation, ethyl (S)-lactate shall be classified as Flam. Liquid 3.

Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
2004-04-16 to 2004-06-07
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Version / remarks:
December 1992
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 2719 (Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method)
Version / remarks:
December 1993
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Pensky-Martens apparatus
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Trade name: Purasolv EL
- Batch number: 0312000593
- Appearance: clear colourless liquid
- Purity: 99.3%
- Storage: at room temperature in the dark under nitrogen
- Expiry date: 2004-12-04
Key result
Flash point:
55 °C

Table 1: Results
Test Flash point Lowest flash point
1 56 °C
2 55 °C 55 °C
Interpretation of results:
Category 3 (flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
The flash point was determined by using a Pensky-Martents closed cup flash-point apparatus in accordance with EU method A9 and DIN EN 2719. The lowest flash point of two measurements was 55 °C.
Executive summary:

The flash point was determined by using a Pensky-Martents closed cup flash-point apparatus in accordance with EU method A9 and DIN EN 2719. The lowest flash point of two measurements was 55 °C. Based on these results and the underlying classification criteria in the CLP Regulation, ethyl (S)-lactate shall be classified as Flam. Liquid 3.

Description of key information

The flash point was determined using the Seta-flash equipment in accordance with ISO 3679 method 1 and EU method A.9. Flash point determination for Ethyl (S)-lactate ranges from 53.4 to 55 °C.


Based on these results and the underlying classification criteria in the CLP Regulation 1272/2008, Ethyl (S)-lactate shall be classified as Flam. Liquid 3.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
53.4 °C

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