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Reference
Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Testing was conducted between the 9th November and 26th November 2014
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
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
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Identification: 1,3-Propanediol, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-, oligomeric reaction product with
(chloromethyl)oxirane
CAS RN: 30499-70-8
Appearance / Physical State: Clear colorless liquid
Batch: AAB1584600
Purity: 58% C15H26O6 + 25% C12H22O5
Expiry Date: 31 October 2015
Storage Conditions: Room temperature in the dark
Flash point:
172 °C
Atm. press.:
101.325 kPa

Results of the flash point determination are shown in the following table:

 

Temperature (ºC)

Observations

21.0

No flash.

26.0

No flash.

31.0

No flash.

36.0

No flash.

41.0

No flash.

46.0

No flash.

51.0

No flash.

56.0

No flash.

61.0

No flash.

66.0

No flash.

71.0

No flash.

71.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

76.0

No flash.

81.0

No flash.

86.0

No flash.

91.0

No flash.

96.0

No flash.

Temperature (ºC)

Observations

101.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

106.0

No flash.

111.0

No flash.

116.0

No flash.

121.0

No flash.

126.0

No flash.

131.0

No flash.

136.0

No flash.

141.0

No flash.

146.0

No flash.

151.0

No flash.

151.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

156.0

No flash.

161.0

No flash.

166.0

No flash.

171.0

No flash, the test flame enlarged when dipped.

176.0

A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

176.0 (fresh sample)

A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

171.0 (fresh sample)

No flash, the test flame enlarged when dipped.

172.0 (fresh sample)

A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

172.0 (fresh sample)

A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

172.0 (fresh sample)

A blue flash spread across the sample cup.

170.0 (fresh sample)

No flash, the test flame enlarged when dipped.

170.0 (fresh sample)

No flash, the test flame enlarged when dipped.

 

Atmospheric pressure = 99.8 kPa

Corrected flash point =172.4 ºC

 

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The flash point of the test item has been determined to be 172 ± 2 °C.
Executive summary:

Flash Point: 172 ± 2 °C, using a closed cup equilibrium method, designed to be compatible with Method A9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.

Description of key information

Flash Point. 172 ± 2 °C, using a closed cup equilibrium method

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
172 °C

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