What is PD CEN/TR 17309 - Environmental characterization of solid matrices with flash point test about?
PD CEN/TR 17309 discusses test methods for environmental characterization of solid matrices. PD CEN/TR 17309 provides a flash point test that is summarised as a procedure where a test portion is introduced into a temperature-controlled test cup and an ignition source is applied to the vapours produced by the test portion to determine if the vapour / air mixture is flammable or at what temperature the vapour / air mixture is flammable.
Flash point values are not a constant physical-chemical property of material tested. They are a function of the apparatus design, the condition of apparatus used, and no general valid correlation is guaranteed between results obtained by different test methods or with test apparatus different from that specified.
Note: PD CEN/TR 17309 is not intended to be a comprehensive manual on flash point tests and the interpretation of test results however, it covers the key aspects of these subjects.
Who is PD CEN/TR 17309 - Environmental characterization of solid matrices with flash point test for?
PD CEN/TR 17309 on the environmental characterization of solid matrices with flash point testing is useful for:
- Water supply divisions
- Water treatment plant officials
- Hydrologists
- Regulatory bodies that monitor water quality
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 17309 - Environmental characterization of solid matrices with flash point test?
Flash point values are used in transporting, storage, handling, and safety regulations, as a classification property to define “flammable” and “combustible” materials. Precise definition of the classes is given in each particular regulation.
PD CEN/TR 17309 focuses on flash point testing as it is important to carry flash point tests in a draught free area as draughts may affect the evolution of flammable vapours as well as cooling or extinguishing the ignition source.
PD CEN/TR 17309 discusses flash point, sustained combustion and burning, the need for flash point tests, selection of flash point method, testing environment, calibration and verification, test samples, apparatus, flash point testing effects, and products material safety data sheets that provide further information also for flash point.
