Flash Point of Different Liquids
The flash point of a liquid is the lowest temperature at which it can produce enough vapor to ignite in the presence of an open flame or spark. It is a crucial safety parameter, as liquids with lower flash points are more volatile and pose a higher fire hazard.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of flash point values for various liquids under 1 atmospheric (atm) pressure.
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| Acetaldehyde | -39 |
| Acetic acid | 39 |
| Acetic anhydride | 49 |
| Acetone | -20 |
| Acetonitrile | 6 |
| Acrylic acid | 50 |
| Anisole | 52 |
| Benzene | -11 |
| Benzyl alcohol | 93 |
| Butanal | -22 |
| 1-Butanol | 37 |
| Butyl acetate | 22 |
| Chlorobenzene | 28 |
| Cyclohexane | -20 |
| Cyclohexanone | 44 |
| Cyclopentane | -25 |
| Decane | 51 |
| Diethyl ether | -45 |
| Dimethyl sulfoxide | 95 |
| Dodecane | 74 |
| Ethanol | 13 |
| Ethyl acetate | -4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 21 |
| Ethylene glycol | 111 |
| Ethylene oxide | -20 |
| Formic acid | 50 |
| Glycerol | 199 |
| Heptane | -4 |
| Hexadecane | 135 |
| Hexane | -22 |
| Isobutanol | -18 |
| Isopropyl alcohol | 12 |
| Limonene | 45 |
| Methanol | 11 |
| Methyl acetate | -10 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 18 |
| Octane | 13 |
| Oleic acid | 189 |
| Pentane | -40 |
| Phenol | 79 |
| Propanoic acid | 52 |
| Propylene carbonate | 135 |
| Propylene glycol | 99 |
| Propylene oxide | -37 |
| Styrene | 31 |
| Sulfolane | 177 |
| Toluene | 4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 32 |
| Triethanolamine | 179 |
| Triethylamine | -7 |
| Triethylene glycol | 177 |
| Vinyl acetate | -8 |
| m-Xylene | 27 |
| o-Xylene | 32 |
| p-Xylene | 27 |
These values are approximate and can vary depending on factors such as atmospheric pressure and the specific formulation of the liquid.
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 14th Edition. United States: National Fire Protection Association, 2010.