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Administrative data

Endpoint:
auto-ignition temperature (liquids)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1991
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
BUA-Stoffbericht 81 - Ameisensäure, Formiate
Author:
n.a.
Year:
1992
Bibliographic source:
Beratergremium für Altstoffe (BUA) der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker, S.Hirzel Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
DIN 51794 (Testing of mineral oil hydrocarbons - Determination of ignition temperature)
GLP compliance:
not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Formic acid
EC Number:
200-579-1
EC Name:
Formic acid
Cas Number:
64-18-6
Molecular formula:
CH2O2
IUPAC Name:
formic acid
Constituent 2
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Water
EC Number:
231-791-2
EC Name:
Water
Cas Number:
7732-18-5
Molecular formula:
H2O
IUPAC Name:
Water
Test material form:
liquid

Results and discussion

Auto-ignition temperature (liquids / gases)
Key result
Auto-ignition temperature:
ca. 480 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 hPa

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The Auto-ignition temperature of the Substance (Liquid) is 480 °C.
Executive summary:

The Auto-ignition temperature of the Substance (Liquid) is 480 °C.