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Physical & Chemical properties

Flash point

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
4 (not assignable)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
documentation insufficient for assessment

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
Safety Data Sheet. 2,3-Pentane dione
Author:
Frutarom
Year:
2017
Bibliographic source:
Safety Data Sheet. 2,3-Pentane dione. Revision 9. Frutarom

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline available
Principles of method if other than guideline:
No details reported in the safety data sheet.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
other: No details reported in the safety data sheet.
Dynamic viscosity of test material:
No details reported in the safety data sheet.

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Pentane-2,3-dione
EC Number:
209-984-8
EC Name:
Pentane-2,3-dione
Cas Number:
600-14-6
Molecular formula:
C5H8O2
IUPAC Name:
pentane-2,3-dione
Test material form:
liquid

Results and discussion

Flash point
Flash point:
19 °C
Remarks on result:
other: pressure not reported
Remarks:
pressure not reported

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
Category 2 (highly flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
Pentane-2,3-dione has a flash point of 19°C.
Executive summary:

Pentane-2,3-dione has a flash point of 19°C. Under the GHS criteria, a classification of 2 (highly flammable liquid) is appropriate.