Flash Point at Chemical Glossary

What is it? The lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapor to form an ignitable mixture and burn when a source of ignition (sparks, open flames, etc. ) is present. Two tests are used to determine the flash point: open cup and closed cup. The test met

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