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Administrative data

Endpoint:
flash point, other
Remarks:
test material is a semi-solid amorphous gel
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
May, 2018
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
Testing was performed with three specified deviations from ASTM method D3828-16a

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2018
Report date:
2018

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D3828-16a
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
Apparatus does not include barometer or draft shield. Barometric pressure not measured before test. Apparatus does not undergo verification procedures annually. Apparatus does not reach temperatures above 170˚C. Flash point not tested above 170˚C.
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Setaflash apparatus
Remarks:
Seta flash Series 3 Flash Point Tester

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
[ω-hydroxy-C16 (saturated and unsaturated) and C16 (unsaturated)] fatty acids
EC Number:
946-968-6
IUPAC Name:
[ω-hydroxy-C16 (saturated and unsaturated) and C16 (unsaturated)] fatty acids
Test material form:
semi-solid (amorphous): gel
Details on test material:
Identification: [ω-hydroxy-C16 (saturated and unsaturated) and C16 (unsaturated)] fatty acids
Appearance: Brown semi-solid gel (at 20°C)
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Melting point: 32.1°C

Results and discussion

Flash point
Key result
Flash point:
> 170 °C
Remarks on result:
other: no flash point up to 170˚C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The substance has no flash point up to 170°C.
Executive summary:

The flash point of the substance was determined using closed cup ASTM method ASTM D3828-16a (non-GLP study). It was determined that the substance has no flash point up to 170°C.