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Flash point

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Reference
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
Justification for type of information:
Experimental test result performed using standard test guidelines
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ASTM D93 (Standard test methods for flash point by pensky-martens closed cup tester)
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Pensky-Martens apparatus
Key result
Flash point:
93.6 °C
Atm. press.:
968.2 hPa

Observation Table :















































 Method Details  Observations Remarks if, any
 Method

 The flash point of a flammable


liquid is the lowest temperature at


which there will be enough


flammable vapor to ignite when an


ignition source is applied.


                       
 Type of method Closed cup 
Flash point apparatus

 Abel’s flash pt apparatus


Pensky-Martens flash point


apparatus



 


Pensky-Martens flash


point apparatus



Quantity of chemical


used



 g/ml



5ml 



Ignition source 



 Gas lighter/flame



 Gas lighter



 Atmospheric pressure



 hPa



 968.2hPa



Mean Flash point


(RESULT)



 °C



 93.6°C


Conclusions:
Mean flash point is determined by taking the average of three observations. The experimental flash point value of test chemical was determined to be 93.6 °C at 968.2 hPa.
Executive summary:
A study was performed to determine the flash point of test chemical at atmospheric pressure.The study was conducted in accordance with ASTM Designation: D93–15a Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Marten’s Closed Cup Method .

 

The mean flash point of test chemical was determined to be 93.6°C at 968.2 hPa .

 

Description of key information

The mean flash point of test chemical was determined to be 93.6°C at 968.2 hPa .

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
93.6 °C

Additional information

A study was performed to determine the flash point of test chemical at atmospheric pressure.The study was conducted in accordance with ASTM Designation: D93–15a Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Marten’s Closed Cup Method .

 

The mean flash point of test chemical was determined to be 93.6°C at 968.2 hPa .