1.1 This Gulf standard is concerned with the determination of the closed cup flash point of petroleum products and other liquids having flash points between -30oC and 70oC inclusive. However, the precision given for the method is only valid for flash points in the range -5oC to 66.5oC. This standard is not applicable to water borne paints which may however be tested using Gulf standard mentioned in item 2.3. NOTES: (1) Flash point is used in shipping, storage, and handling and safety regulations as a classification property to define “flammable” and “combustible” materials. (2) Flash point may indicate the possible presence of highly volatile materials in a relatively non-volatile or non-flammable material. (3) Since the presence of small proportions of highly volatile materials need to be detected, this test should be the first determination on a received sample. (4) Liquids containing halogenated compounds may give anomalous results. 1.2 The use of this standard may involve hazardous materials and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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.
GSO 1085:2002 history
2002GSO 1085:2002 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND OTHER LIQUIDS - DETERMINATION OF FLASH POINT - ABEL CLOSED CUP METHOD