TTHE COOL SIDE OF FLASH POINT TESTING

Another member among Eralytics’ flash point testers is the ERAFLASH LT. It is based on the unrivalled performance of ERAFLASH and adds new benefits for fast low-temperature flash point testing. The stacked Peltier design allows measurements in full compliance with ASTM D7094 and IP620 with oven temperatures as low as -40°C. The cooling rates are much faster than in any other instrument on the market.

ERAFLASH LT is the ideal partner if samples with flash points below ambient temperature or even below 0°C are measured. According to ASTM D7094 and IP620 the flash point measurement needs to be started 18°C below expected flash point.

For a sample like Ethanol with an expected flash point of around 12°C, the measurement needs to be started at -6°C. Using ERAFLASH LT speeds up the analysis as it is optimized for low temperature flash point measurements.

Flash point for crude oils, especially if they still contain volatile compounds, can reach flash points well below 0°C. Industries with high sample throughputs such as fragrances industry also profit from the fast turnaround time due to the increased cooling rate.