ASTM D1310-14
Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus

Standard No.

ASTM D1310-14

Release Date

2014

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D1310-14(2021)

Latest

ASTM D1310-14(2021)

Scope

5.1 Flash point and fire point of a liquid are physical properties that may be used to define their flammability hazards. The flash point may be used to classify materials in government regulations.

1.1 This test method covers the determination by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus of the flash point and fire point of liquids having flash points between −18 and 165°C (0 and 325°F) and fire points up to 325°F.

1.2 This test method, when applied to paints and resin solutions that tend to skin over or that are very viscous, gives less reproducible results than when applied to solvents.

Note 1: In order to conserve time and sample, the fire point of a material may be determined by the Tag Open-Cup Method by continuing the heating of the specimen to its fire point. Fire points may also be determined by Test Method D92, which should be used for fire points beyond the scope of this test method.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use

1.5 Warning—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for details and EPA’s website, http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm, for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into your state or country may be prohibited by law.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address 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.

ASTM D1310-14 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1015 Standard Test Method for Freezing Points of High-Purity Hydrocarbons
• ASTM D1016 Standard Test Method for Purity of Hydrocarbons from Freezing Points
• ASTM D1078 Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
• ASTM D1364 Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
• ASTM D2268 Standard Test Method for Analysis of High-Purity n-Heptane and Isooctane by Capillary Gas Chromatography
• ASTM D2699 Standard Test Method for Research Octane Number of Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel
• ASTM D2700 Standard Test Method for Motor Octane Number of Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel
• ASTM D850 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
• ASTM D92 Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• ASTM E1137 Standard Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers
• ASTM E2877 Standard Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers

ASTM D1310-14 history

• 2021 ASTM D1310-14(2021) Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
• 2014 ASTM D1310-14 Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
• 2001 ASTM D1310-01(2007) Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
• 2001 ASTM D1310-01 Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
• 1986 ASTM D1310-86(1997)e1 Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus