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EC number: 201-612-2 | CAS number: 85-52-9
Flash point
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- flash point, other
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- closed cup
- Flash point apparatus:
- Pensky-Martens apparatus
- Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Chemical name: 2-benzoylbenzoic acid
Other name (sponsor's code): o-benzoylbenzoic acid
CAS number: 85-52-9
Batch No.: 170269
Analysis date: 23/05/2017
Appearance: Powder
Colour: White
Storage Conditions: Ambient temperature in a dark place, in the original glass bottle. - Key result
- Remarks on result:
- no flash point according to standard method
- Interpretation of results:
- GHS criteria not met
- Conclusions:
- Flash point is determined according to A9 EU method. the study reports that no flash point was observed up to 260°C. The substance is considered as not flammable.
- Executive summary:
Flash point is determined according to A9 EU method. the study reports that no flash point was observed up to 260°C. The substance is considered as not flammable.
- Endpoint:
- flash point of flammable liquids
- Type of information:
- other: literature
- Adequacy of study:
- supporting study
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- data from handbook or collection of data
- Guideline:
- other:
- Version / remarks:
- The followed guideline is not specified
- Principles of method if other than guideline:
- The followed guideline is not specified
- GLP compliance:
- not specified
- Type of method:
- other: not specified
- Key result
- Flash point:
- ca. 232 °C
- Atm. press.:
- ca. 1 013 hPa
- Remarks on result:
- other:
- Interpretation of results:
- GHS criteria not met
- Conclusions:
- USEPA database reports a flash point of 232°C.
- Executive summary:
USEPA database reports a flash point of 232°C.
Referenceopen allclose all
No flash point observed up to 260°C.
Description of key information
Study not performed under GLP conditions. Flash point is determined according to A9 EU method. the study reports that no flash point was observed up to 260°C. The substance is considered as not flammable.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
- 260 °C
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