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Administrative data

Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
6/1/2015 - 5/2/2015
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Remarks:
in accordance with GLP

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2015
Report date:
2015

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
equilibrium method closed cup

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Bulnesia sarmienti, ext.
EC Number:
289-632-8
EC Name:
Bulnesia sarmienti, ext.
Cas Number:
89958-10-1
Molecular formula:
This reference substance is a UVCB of the NCS type. It is a complex mixture of compounds and therefore molecular formula, molecular weight, and structural formula canoot be given.
IUPAC Name:
Essential oil of Guaiacwood obtained from the wood of Bulnesia sarmientoi by steam distillation
Test material form:
other: waxy solid
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Guaiacwood oil
- Appearance: Yellow-brown waxy solid
- Storage condition of test material: at room temperature in the dark

Results and discussion

Flash point
Key result
Flash point:
139 °C
Atm. press.:
101.6 kPa
Remarks on result:
other: Standard deviation: +/- 2ºC

Any other information on results incl. tables

Detailed results

Temperature (°C)  Observations
22.0 No flash
27.0 No flash
32.0 No flash
37.0 No flash
42.0 No flash
47.0 No flash
52.0 No flash
57.0 No flash
62.0 No flash
67.0 No flash
72.0 No flash
72.0 (fresh sample) No flash
77.0 No flash
82.0 No flash
87.0 No flash
92.0 No flash
97.0 No flash
102.0 (fresh sample) No flash
107.0 No flash
112.0 No flash
117.0 No flash
122.0 No flash
127.0 No flash
132.0 No flash
137.0 No flash
142.0 A white flash spread across the sample cup.
142.0 (fresh sample)  A blue flash spread across the sample cup.
137.0 (fresh sample) No flash
138.0 (fresh sample) No flash
139.0 (fresh sample)  A blue flash spread across the sample cup.
139.0 (fresh sample)  A blue flash spread across the sample cup.
137.0 (fresh sample)  No flash.

Atmospheric pressure: 101.6kPa

Corrected flash point: 138.94°C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The flash point of Guaiacwood oil is 139ºC at 101.6 kPa.
Executive summary:

The flash point of Guaiacwood oil was determined according to EU Method A.15 using a closed cup equilibrium method under GLP. The flash point was found to be 139 +/- 2ºC at 101.6 kPa.