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Administrative data

Endpoint:
flash point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
May 2009
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Analysis was performed using a documented method in accordance with REACH Annex XI.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2009
Report date:
2009

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO No., other: ASTM 3278
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
non-equilibrium method closed cup

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Butyric anhydride
EC Number:
203-383-4
EC Name:
Butyric anhydride
Cas Number:
106-31-0
Molecular formula:
C8H14O3
IUPAC Name:
butanoyl butanoate

Results and discussion

Flash point
Flash point:
83 °C
Atm. press.:
101.325 kPa

Any other information on results incl. tables

RESULTS/CONCLUSION

 

The flash point corrected to 101.325 kPa was determined to be 83 ⁰C +/- 2 ⁰C.

 

The test results of the three runs are reported in Table XII-1. Ambient atmospheric pressure was 98.1 kPa.

 

Table X-1. Flash point results

                

Temp, C

Result

78

No flash

79

No flash

80

No flash

81

No flash

82

Flash detected

 

 

REFERENCES

X-1. J. M., Kuchta, "Investigation of Fire and Explosion Accidents in the Chemical, Mining, and Fuel-related Industries - A Manual", U.S. Bur. Mines Bull. No. 680, Washington, D.C. (1985).

 

Applicant's summary and conclusion