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Physical & Chemical properties

Flash point

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
other: GESTIS chemical subsatnce database
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
secondary source
Title:
GESTIS database on hazardous substances
Author:
Institut für Arbeitsschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung (IFA, Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance).
Year:
2013
Bibliographic source:
Gestis chemical substance database

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 1523 (Determination of flash point - Closed cup equilibrium method)
Version / remarks:
2002
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
closed cup

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Chloroacetic acid
EC Number:
201-178-4
EC Name:
Chloroacetic acid
Cas Number:
79-11-8
Molecular formula:
C2H3ClO2
IUPAC Name:
chloroacetic acid
Test material form:
solid: crystalline

Results and discussion

Flash point
Flash point:
126 °C
Remarks on result:
other: pressure conditions not available

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The Gestis chemical substance database mentions the flash point of chloroacetic acid to be 126oC. The pressure condition details are not available
Executive summary:

The Gestis chemical substance database mentions the flash point of chloroacetic acid to be 126oC. The pressure condition details are not available