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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
Study period:
April 1981
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Pensky-Martens apparatus
Dynamic viscosity of test material:
not determined
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Test item: Metaldehyde (stabilised with 1 Promille (Nicotinic amide)
Key result
Flash point:
ca. 50 - ca. 55 °C
Remarks on result:
other: pressure not measured
Interpretation of results:
study cannot be used for classification
Conclusions:
The flash point was found to be 50-55°C, using a closed-cup Pensky-Martens apparatus.
Executive summary:

The purpose of this test was to determine the flash point of the test item. The study was conducted equivalent/similar to EU test method A.9. The flash point was found to be 50-55°C, using a closed-cup Pensky-Martens apparatus.

Description of key information

The purpose of this test was to determine the flash point of the test item. The study was conducted equivalent/similar to EU test method A.9. The flash point was found to be 50-55°C, using a closed-cup Pensky-Martens apparatus.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
50 °C

Additional information

Source: non-GLP-report