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Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
18 Sep 2017 - 02 Oct 2017
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2017
Report date:
2017

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ASTM D93 (Standard test methods for flash point by pensky-martens closed cup tester)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 2719 (Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: UN paragr. 32.4.1
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
closed cup

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Storax (balsam)
EC Number:
232-458-4
EC Name:
Storax (balsam)
Cas Number:
8046-19-3
Molecular formula:
Not applicable, UVCB - NCS
IUPAC Name:
Storax (balsam)
Test material form:
other: liquid
Details on test material:
CAS : 8046-19-3 EINECS : 232-458-4
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): STYRAX RESINOID OIL
- Test Facility test item number CRL: 208399/B
- Appearance: Orange viscous liquid
- Substance type: pure substance
- Physical state: liquid
- Analytical purity: 100%

Results and discussion

Flash point
Key result
Flash point:
66 °C
Atm. press.:
101 325 Pa

Any other information on results incl. tables

1.1.1.              

The results of the main study on the determination of the flash-point of the test item are given inTable 3.

The difference between the results obtained with the Test 2 and Test 3 was≤2°C. From this, it was concluded that the flash-point of the test item is the lowest flash-point obtained.

Table 3          
Main Study: Flash-point of the Test Item

Test

Flash-point

[°C]

Lowest flash-point

[°C]

1

661

66

2

66

 

3

66

 

1    The result differed > 28°C from the starting temperature of the ignition source. This test was, therefore, considered not valid.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The flash-point of the test item styrax resinoid oil was 66°C.
Executive summary:

The flash-point of the test item styrax resinoid oil was 66°C according to the EC A.9, UN paragr. 32.4.1, ASTM D 93 and ISO 2719.