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Reference
Endpoint:
flash point, other
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
10-05-2017 – 10-05-2017
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Data from experimental study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: As mention below
Principles of method if other than guideline:
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.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Abel-Pensky apparatus
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Name of test material: Pentyl formate
- Molecular formula: C6H12O2
- Molecular weight : 276.337 g/mol
- Smiles notation: C(COC=O)CCC
- InChl: 1S/C6H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6-7/h6H,2-5H2,1H3
- Substance type: Organic
- Physical state: Liquid
Key result
Flash point:
33 °C
Atm. press.:
972.7 hPa
Interpretation of results:
Category 3 (flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
The flash point determination of Pentyl formate (CAS No. 638-49-3)was done following closed cup method using Abels flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates and mean flash point was found to be 33°C at 972.7hPa.
Executive summary:

The flash point determination of Test item Pentyl formate (CAS No. 638 -49 -3 )was done. The method is closed cup method using Abels Flash Point Apparatus. The mean flash point of the test item was found to be 33°C at 972.7 hPa.

Description of key information

The flash point determination of Pentyl formate (CAS No. 638-49-3)was done following closed cup method using Abels flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates and mean flash point was found to be 33°C at 972.7hPa.

Hence,on the basis of above flash point and initial boiling point value,the chemical pentyl formate was considered to be classified as flammable liquid category 3 in accordance with CLP regulation.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
33 °C

Additional information

The flash point determination of Pentyl formate (CAS No. 638-49-3)was done following closed cup method using Abels flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates and mean flash point was found to be 33°C at 972.7hPa.

With these study flash point of pentyl formate is determined from other reliable source is 26.66 Deg C and 25 Deg C.

Hence,on the basis of above flash point and initial boiling point value,the chemical pentyl formate was considered to be classified as flammable liquid category 3 in accordance with CLP regulation.