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Reference
Endpoint:
auto-ignition temperature (liquids)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
17 March to 15 May 1998
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.15 (Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases))
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
BS-4056 (Method of test for ignition temperature of gases and vapours)
GLP compliance:
yes
Key result
Auto-ignition temperature:
344 °C
Atm. press.:
>= 1 015 - <= 1 018 hPa

Results

Atmospheric Pressure was measured to be 1015 - 1018 hPa. The results of the auto-ignition temperature determination are reported in the following table.

 

Test Temperature [°C]

Test Volume [µL]

Time [s]

Observation

400

70

1.8

Orange flame

300

70

-

No ignition

350

70

-

No ignition

376

70

3.2

Orange flame

364

70

4.2

Orange flame

358

70

7.0

Orange flame

354

70

9,8

Orange flame

352

70

-

No ignition

352

1000

-

No ignition

352

500

-

No ignition

352

200

-

No ignition

352

100

6.8

Orange flame

350

100

8.0

Orange flame

348

100

10.0

Orange flame

346

100

10.8

Orange flame

344

100

13.6

Orange flame

342

100

-

No ignition

342

100

-

No ignition

342

100

-

No ignition

342

100

-

No ignition

342

100

-

No ignition

342

100

 

No ignition

 

The auto-ignition temperature of the test substance was found to be 344 °C.

Description of key information

Auto-ignition temperature: 344 °C at 1015 - 1018 hPa (EU Method A.15.)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

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