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Reference
Endpoint:
auto-ignition temperature (liquids)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
21-27 May 2015
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))
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
The Department of Health of the Government of the United Kingdom
Auto-ignition temperature:
236 °C
Atm. press.:
>= 101.8 - <= 102 kPa
Remarks on result:
other: 236 ± 5 °C; room temperature 21 °C

Results of the determination are shown in the table.

Test temperature [°C]

Test volume [µL]

Ignition delay [s]

Observations

200 (clean flask)

70

> 300

No ignition.

250 (clean flask)

70

> 300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

300 (clean flask)

70

2

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

290 (clean flask)

70

3

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

280 (clean flask)

70

1

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

270 (clean flask)

70

2

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

260

70

5

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

258

70

7

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

256

70

28

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

252

70

36

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

250

70

6

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

248 (clean flask)

70

34

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

244 (clean flask)

70

> 300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

246

70

19

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

244 (clean flask)

200

> 300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

244 (clean flask)

400

12

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

242 (clean flask)

400

52

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

240 (clean flask)

400

104

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

238 (clean flask)

400

> 300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

238 (clean flask)

600

104

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

236 (clean flask)

600

167

An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.

234 (clean flask)

600

> 300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

234 (clean flask)

800

> 300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

234 (clean flask)

1000

> 300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

234 (clean flask)

1200

> 300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

234 (clean flask)

1400

> 300

No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

Description of key information

236 ± 5 °C at 101.8-102.0 kPa (EU A.15)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Autoflammability / Self-ignition temperature at 101 325 Pa:
236 °C

Additional information

The auto-ignition temperature of fatty acids, C8-10, C8-10 alkyl esters (CAS 129677-93-6) was determined according to EU Method A.15.