ASTM-D3278 2011

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D3278-96(2011) Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus

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ASTM	2011	8

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Description

ASTM D3278-96-Reapproved2011

Historical Standard: Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus (Withdrawn 2020)

ASTM D3278

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for determining whether a material does or does not flash at a specified temperature or for determining the lowest finite temperature at which a material does flash when using a small scale closed-cup apparatus. The test methods are applicable to paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, and related products having a flash point between 0 and 110°C (32 and 230°F) and viscosity lower than 150 St at 25°C (77°F).

Note 1—Tests at higher or lower temperatures are possible.

Note 2—More viscous materials may be tested in accordance with Annex A4.

Note 3—Organic peroxides may be tested in accordance with Annex A5, which describes the applicable safety precautions.

Note 4—The U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, Hazard Communications), the U.S. Department of Transportation (RSPA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have specified Test Methods D3278 as one of several acceptable methods for the determination of flash point of liquids in their regulations.

Note 5—These test methods are similar to International Standards ISO 3679 and ISO 3680.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard should be used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled 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 the test may be used as elements of a fire-hazard or a fire-risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard or fire risk of a particular end use.

1.4 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. For specific hazard statements, see 8.1 and 11.2.

Keywords

flash/no flash; flash point; organic peroxides; organic solvents; small scale closed-cup apparatus; Butanol (sec/tert/n); Closed-cup flash point methods; Flash point–liquids; Lacquer; Organic peroxides; Setaflash testers; Varnishes; para-Xylene

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.220.40 (Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products)

DOI: 10.1520/D3278-96R11

PDF Catalog

PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Scope Referenced Documents Terminology Summary of Test Methods
2	Significance and Use Apparatus Reagents and Materials Sampling Preparation of Apparatus Procedure—Ambient to 110°C (230°F)
3	Procedure—0°C (32°F) to Ambient Procedure—Ambient to 110°C (230°F) Procedure—0°C (32°F) to Ambient Temperature
4	Clean-up of Apparatus and Preparation for Next Test Correction for Barometric Pressure Report Precision and Bias
5	Keywords A1. APPARATUS SPECIFICATIONS A1.1
6	FIG. A1.1
7	A2. COOLING BLOCK A2.1 A3. SPECIFICATIONS FOR p-XYLENE AND n-BUTANOL REFERENCE STANDARDS A3.1 p-Xylene A3.2 n-Butanol FIG. A2.1
8	A4. TESTING HIGH VISCOSITY LIQUIDS A4.1 A4.2 A5. TESTING ORGANIC PEROXIDES A5.1

Additional information

Standard Title	D3278-96(2011) Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
Published Code	ASTM
Publication Date	2011
Pages Count	8
ICS Codes	13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products