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Auto flammability

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Reference
Endpoint:
relative self-ignition temperature (solids)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Test procedure in accordance with national standard methods (DIN) without GLP.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.16 (Relative Self-Ignition Temperature for Solids)
Version / remarks:
DIN 51794
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Key result
Relative self-ignition temperature:
233 °C
Remarks on result:
other:
Remarks:
at atm. press. of 1016.0 mBar

Calibration

Certified reference sample: n-Dodecan

self ignition temperature (theory) in °C: 205

self ignition temperature (experimental) in °C: 203

atmospheric pressure in mBar: 1014

Measurement

(repeat determination)

self ignition temperature in °C: 233 / 233

atmospheric pressure in mBar: 1016 / 1018

Executive summary:

Docosane was determined according DIN 51794. The self ignition temperature was determined to be 233°C at atmospheric pressure.

Description of key information

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Autoflammability / Self-ignition temperature at 101 325 Pa:
233 °C

Additional information

The auto flammability was determined in a reliable study.