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Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Study period:
Experimental Starting Date: 03 December 2013 Experimental Completion Date: 10 March 2014
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Remarks:
Study conducted in compliance with agreed protocols, with no or minor deviations from standard test guidelines and/or minor methodological deficiencies, which do not affect the quality of the relevant results. The study report was conclusive, done to a valid guideline and the study was conducted under GLP conditions.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
equilibrium method closed cup
Key result
Flash point:
61 °C
Atm. press.:
1 013 hPa
Remarks on result:
other: The test item has been determined to have a flash point of 61 ± 2 °C.

Results

Preliminary Test

The test item ignited into an orange/blue flame then boiled off.

Definitive Test

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

Table 1: Flash point results

 

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

Blue flame spread across the sample cup.

61.0 (fresh sample)

Blue flame spread across the sample cup.

56.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

57.0

No flash.

58.0

No flash.

59.0

No flash.

60.0

No flash.

61.0

Blue flame spread across the sample cup.

59.0 (fresh sample)

Blue flame spread across the sample cup.

54.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

55.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

56.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

57.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

58.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

59.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

60.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

61.0 (fresh sample)

Blue flame spread across the sample cup.

59.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

59.0 (fresh sample)

No flash.

61.0 (fresh sample)

Blue flame spread across the sample cup.

Conclusions:
A measured flash point value of 61 ± 2°C at 1013 hPa was determined for the substance using a relevant test method. The result is considered reliable.
Executive summary:

The determination was carried out using a closed cup flash point tester[1], using a procedure designed to be compatible with Method A9 Flash Point of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.


[1]Based on, Anon (1983) Paints, Varnishes, Petroleum and Related Products - Determination of Flash Point - Rapid Equilibrium Method,International Standard ISO 3679-2004 (E), Second Edition –2004-04-01, P1-18 and Anon (1989) Flash Point of Liquids by Setaflash Closed-Cup Apparatus,ASTM D-3278-89, P1-7

Conclusion

The test item has been determined to have a flash point of 61 ± 2 °C.

Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
The study was conducted in accordance with relevant test method but full details are not available.
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 2719 (Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method)
Version / remarks:
2002. Remark: ASTM D93
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
closed cup
Key result
Flash point:
64 °C
Atm. press.:
1 013 hPa
Conclusions:
A measured flash point value of 64°C at 1013 hPa was determined for the substance using a relevant test method. The result is considered reliable.

Description of key information

Flash point: >61°C 

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Additional information

Two reliable measured flash point studies are available for Hydrocarbons, C10-C13, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, <2% aromatics. A measured flash point value of 61 ± 2°C at 1013 hPa was determined for the substance in accordance with ISO 3679; rapid equilibrium method and in compliance with GLP. Similarly, a measured flash point value of 64°C using a Pensky-Martens Closed Cup method (ASTM D93 was obtained for Hydrocarbons, C10-C13, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, <2% aromatics.

In addition, Hydrocarbons, C10-C13, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, <2% aromatics was observed not to sustain a flame >15 seconds in a sustained burning test which was performed in accordance with ASTM D4206 and in compliance with known quality system (ISO 9001).

The results are considered to be reliable and are used as weight of evidence.