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Endpoint:
auto-flammability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
05 October to 31 October 2011
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.15 (Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases))
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Auto-ignition temperature:
407 °C
Atm. press.:
101.2 kPa
Remarks on result:
other: No cool flames were observed. The sample ignited with a clean burning, deep blue / orange flame.

Test Results for Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate:

- Date: 05/10/2011 - 06/10/2011

- Operator: S. Shepherdson

- Preparation: Sample tested as received.

- SOP Reference: CTL SOP No. 414

- Apparatus: AIT System 1

 

The autoignition temperature of Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate has been determined to be 407°C.

 

Hot flame autoignition temperature (AIT, °C): 407

Including correction factor for barometric pressure (°C): 407

Time lag to auto-ignition (s): 8

Barometric pressure (kPa): 101.2

Sample quantity (µl): 150

 

Comments: No cool flames were observed. The sample ignited with a clean burning, deep blue / orange flame.

Full Test Results: See attached report for Full Test Results.

Conclusions:
The autoignition temperature of Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate has been determined to be 407°C.

Description of key information

The auto-ignition temperature of EMB has been determined to be 407°C

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Autoflammability / Self-ignition temperature at 101 325 Pa:
407 °C

Additional information

The auto-ignition temperature of Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate has been determined to be 407°C.