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Standard Test Method for Flash/No Flash Test - Equilibrium Method by a Closed-Cup Apparatus
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of whether a liquid complies with the closed-cup flash point requirements in government regulations, or in specifications, or as agreed between the purchaser and the seller.
1.2 This test method is limited to a temperature range between 32 and 230°F (0 and 110°C).
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Keywords
closed cup; flash/no flash; flash point; Pensky-Martens; Tag; ICS Number Code 87.040 (Paints and varnishes)
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
06.01 (Paint -- Tests for Chemical, Physical, and Optical Properties; Appearance)
To find similar documents by classification:
87.040 (Paints and varnishes Including coating powders, paint coatings and protective paint systems)
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Document Number
ASTM-D3934-90(2001)
Revision Level
1990 R01 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
July 27, 1990
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
D01.21