This International Standard specifies a yes/no procedure for temperatures up to 100 °C to determine whether a liquid product classified as "flammable" based on its flash point is at the level(s) specified in the relevant regulations Temperature(s) may or may not continue to burn in a self-sustaining manner. NOTE 1 Many national and international regulations classify the ignition hazard of liquids according to their flash point, determined using an approved method. Some of these regulations allow relief if the liquid does not "continue burning" at a certain temperature or temperatures. NOTE 2 The United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals and the regulations derived therefrom and incorporated into national/European law specify temperatures of 60.5 °C and 75.0 °C C specified [1] [2]. The process is applicable to coating materials (including water-thinnable coating materials), clear coats, paint binders, solvents, mineral oil or similar products and adhesives that have a flash point. It is not suitable for assessing the fire risk of coated surfaces. NOTE 3 In addition to determining the flash point, this test method can be used to assess the fire hazard of a product. NOTE 4 Particular care should be taken when transferring the results of this test method to real-world conditions, as large quantities of liquids may behave differently than small samples.
EN ISO 9038:2013 Referenced Document
ISO 1513:2010 Paints and varnishes - Examination and preparation of test samples
ISO 15528:2000 Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes - Sampling