Bis(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate

Auto flammability

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

auto-ignition temperature (liquids)

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

May 2009

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study with acceptable restrictions

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.15 (Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases))

Version / remarks:

ASTM E659

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

no

Key result

Auto-ignition temperature:

387 °C

Atm. press.:

98 kPa

Remarks on result:

other:

RESULTS/CONCLUSION

 

The auto-ignition temperature was determined to be 387 +/- 5 ⁰C. A complete record of the test is reported in Table XI-1. The barometric pressure was recorded at 98 kPa.

 

Table XI-1. Auto-ignition test results

 

Temp, C	Sample Size, ml	Result
389	100	Instant ignition / yellow flame
344	100	Instant exotherm / smoke / no flame
355	100	Exotherm / smoke / no flame
364	100	Exotherm / smoke / no flame
374	100	Exotherm / smoke / no flame
379	100	No ignition
384	100	No ignition
387	100	Instant ignition
387	50	Strong exotherm / no flame

 

 

REFERENCES

 

XI-1. K. Nabert, G. Schoen, and T. Redeker,Safety Characteristics of Flammable Gases and Vapors, Volumes I and II, Third Ed., Deutscher Eichverlag (2004).                                

Conclusions:

The auto-ignition temperature was determined to be 387 +/- 5 ⁰C. The barometric pressure was recorded at 98 kPa.

Executive summary:

The auto-ignition temperature was determined to be 387 +/- 5 ⁰C. A complete record of the test is reported in Table XI-1. The barometric pressure was recorded at 98 kPa.

Description of key information

The auto-ignition temperature was determined to be 387 +/- 5 ⁰C

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Autoflammability / Self-ignition temperature at 101 325 Pa:

387 °C