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Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2014-03-11
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Remarks:
The study was conducted according to EC/ISO guideline, and under GLP. No deviation was reported. Test substance is adequately specified with purity. Therefore full validation applies.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 2719 (Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method)
Version / remarks:
2002
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6315 (Flammability)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO No., other: CIPAC MT 12
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Not applicable
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
inspected on January 22 and 23, 2013 / signed on March 22, 2013
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Pensky-Martens apparatus
Flash point:
84.42 °C
Atm. press.:
1 016.45 hPa
Remarks on result:
other: measured value
Key result
Flash point:
84 °C
Atm. press.:
1 013 hPa
Remarks on result:
other: corrected to normal atmP

Preliminary test:

The results of the pre-test with the search program are summarised in the following table. An ignition is indicated by + and no ignition by -.

Table 4.11/1: Preliminary test

Amount of test item (g)

Temperature (°C)

Ignition (+/-)

Air pressure (hPa)

Comments

70.10

< 88.0

+

1016.4

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 In the preliminary test the lowest temperature where an ignition was observed was < 88.0 °C.

Main test:

The results of the main test are summarised in the following table. An ignition is indicated by + and no ignition by -.

 Table 4.11/2: Main test

Amount of test item (g)

Temperature (°C)

Ignition (+/-)

Air pressure (hPa)

Corrected flash point (°C)

64.79

84.0

+

1016.4

83.92

63.38 85.0 + 1016.5 84.91

The corrected mean value of both measured flash points to standard pressure is 84.42°C. The resulting average corrected flash point rounded down to the nearest multiple of 0.5°C is 84.0 °C.

Interpretation of results:
Category 4 (combustible liquids) based on GHS criteria
Remarks:
EU-CLP criteria not met
Conclusions:
The substance is NOT classified as flammable liquid according to CLP criteria (>60°C).
GHS Flam.Liq.4 (< 93°C).
Executive summary:

The flash point of the test substance was determined under GLP according to ISO 2719 (listed in EU guideline), using a closed cup equilibrium method. The measured value was corrected to normal atmospheric pressure.

The normal flash point of test substance has been determined to be 84°C.

Description of key information

The substance is NOT classified as flammable liquid according to Regulation (EC) N°1272/2008 (CLP) criteria.
The substance is classified as FLAMMABLE LIQUID category 4 according to UN GHS criteria.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
84 °C

Additional information

A fully reliable experimental study, conducted according to a recognized EC/ISO method (closed cup), is available. It is considered as a key study, and the result is retained as key data.

This study is relevant for the classification regarding flammable properties.