Benzene, mono C10-13-alkyl derivs., fractionation bottoms, heavy ends, sulfonated, sodium salts

Flash point

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Reference

Endpoint:

flash point of flammable liquids

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

03 October 2018

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: ASTM D 3828 (Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Type of method:

closed cup

Flash point apparatus:

Setaflash apparatus

Specific details on test material used for the study:

- Batch n°: CLW0022448
- Analytical purity: 100%
- Expiration date: no data
- Storage condition: no data

Key result

Flash point:

212.5 °C

Atm. press.:

101.325 kPa

Remarks on result:

other: corrected for barometric pressure (102.6 kPa)

Detailed Flash Point Test Results

Temperature (°C)	Barometric Pressure (kPa)	Ignition? Yes (y) / No (n)	Halo/ Enlarged test flame? Yes (y) / No (n)	Flashpoint Temperature (Corrected) °C
Screening Run
20 - 221	100.9	n	n	N/A
222	100.9	y	n	222
Finite Test
218	102.6	y	n	217.5
213	102.6	y	n	212.5
208	102.6	n	n	-
209	102.6	n	n	-
210	102.6	n	n	-
211	102.6	n	n	-
212	102.6	n	n	-
212	102.6	n	n	-

Interpretation of Results

This test method measures the response of a sample to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions. It is only one of a number of properties that must be considered when assessing the overall flammability hazard of a sample. An abnormally low flash point in a relatively non-volatile or non-flammable material is a good indication of contamination of the sample by highly volatile and flammable materials.

The test standard used states that temperature corrections need to be made to the result if the ambient barometric pressure differs from a standardised (sea level) reading of 101.3 kPa. As barometric pressure has an effect on a liquid’s vapour pressure this means more or less volatiles could be present at the same test temperature under examination (depending on the local barometric pressure of any given test laboratory) and to remove this variable all results are harmonised to the same barometric pressure.

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

The flash point temperature of the test item has been determined to be 212.5°C (corrected for barometric pressure).

Description of key information

The flash point of the substance was determined in a GLP study according to test method ASTM D 3828 (K1, Dekra, 2018). The flash point of the test item was determined to be 212.5 °C, corrected for barometric pressure.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:

212.5 °C