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Physical & Chemical properties

Flash point

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
flash point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2012
Report date:
2012

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO No., other:
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Lowest temperature determined at which substance vaporizes to form an ignitable mixture in air
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
open cup

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
4-nitro-o-xylene
EC Number:
202-761-6
EC Name:
4-nitro-o-xylene
Cas Number:
99-51-4
Molecular formula:
C8H9NO2
IUPAC Name:
4-nitro-o-xylene
Test material form:
other: Clear liquid
Details on test material:
Substance Name : 4-nitro-o-xylene
Molecular Formula : C8H9NO2
Physical state : Liquid

Results and discussion

Flash point
Flash point:
115 °C
Atm. press.:
960 hPa

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The flash point of a flammable substance is the lowest temperature at which it can form an ignitable mixture in air. The flash point of 4 -nitro-o-xylene is found to be 115 deg C at 960 hPa.
Executive summary:

The flash point of a flammable substance is the lowest temperature at which it can form an ignitable mixture in air. The flash point of 4 -nitro-o-xylene is found to be 115 deg C at 960 hPa.