Tables for flash points of petroleum products and common solvents

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Flash points of common solvents

Petroleum ProductFlashpoint (°F)Flashpoint (°C)Autoignition Temperature (°F)Autoignition Temperature (°C)
Gasoline-40°F-40°C477°F247°C
Diesel fuel126°F52°C410°F210°C
Jet fuel100°F38°C410°F210°C
Heating oil126°F52°C428°F220°C
Propane-155°F-104°C878°F470°C
Butane-76°F-60°C689°F365°C
Lubricating oilsVariesVariesAbove 572°FAbove 300°C
Asphalt450°F232°CNot applicableNot applicable
Kerosene100°F38°C428°F220°C
PetrochemicalsVariesVariesVariesVaries

Note that the values for the flashpoint and autoignition temperature of petroleum products can vary slightly depending on the specific composition of the product and the testing method used. These values are meant to serve as general guidelines only, and specific product safety information should always be consulted when handling or working with petroleum products.

ChemicalFlash PointBoiling Point
° F°C°F°C
Propane-157-105-44-42
Pentane-57-499736
Ethyl ether-49-459535
Acetaldehyde-38-396921
Dimethyl sulfide-36-389937
Carbon disulfide-22-3011546
Ethylene oxide-20-295513
n-Hexane-7-2215669
Acetone-4-2056133
Cyclohexane-4-2017981
Tetrahydrofuran6-1415367
Benzene12-1117680
Triethylamine20-719389
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)25-417680
Toluene404231111
Methyl alcohol521114965
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)531218082
Ethyl alcohol551317378
Pyridine6820239–241116
2-Nitropropane7524248120
Tert butyl isocyanate8027185–18785–86
Chlorobenzene8228270132
Epichlorohydrin8831239–243115–117
Xylene81–9027–32280–291138–144
Morpholine10038263128
Acetic acid, glacial1033924448
Bromobenzene11848307–316153–158
Formic acid12250213101
Methyl lactate13557291144
Stoddard solvent100–14038–60300–400150–200
Iso-propyl lactate14060315157
Ethyl lactate14261307153
Benzaldehyde14563352178
Cyclohexanol15468322161
Tetrahydronaphthalene16071406208
Iso-butyl lactate16976360182
Methacrylic acid17077316158
Butyl lactate17479369187
Nitrobenzene19088412211
n-Methyl pyrrolidone19993396202
Benzyl alcohol213101401205
Caproic acid215102400204
Ethylene glycol232111388198
3-Ethyllhexyl lactate235113475246
Phenyl ether239115498258
Stearic acid385196726386
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Flash point is an important parameter used to assess the fire hazard of various solvents, as it indicates the temperature at which the solvent can ignite when exposed to a source of ignition. Solvents with low flash points are considered to be more hazardous as they have a higher risk of igniting and causing fires or explosions.

 

Different solvents have different flash points, which can be influenced by factors such as the composition of the solvent and the testing method used. Common solvents used in industrial and laboratory settings, such as acetone, ethanol, and toluene, have relatively low flash points and must be handled with care to prevent accidents.

 

It is important to always consult the specific safety information and guidelines for each solvent to ensure safe handling and storage practices are followed. Proper ventilation, use of protective equipment, and adherence to safety protocols are essential to minimize the risks associated with working with solvents.

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