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Fire Point

Definition
Fire Point is the minimum sample temperature at which vapor is produced at a rate sufficient to sustain combustion for at least 5 seconds. Fire point is tested by Cleveland Open Cup.
Standard Test Method Used
Cleveland Open Cup - ASTM D92
Reporting Measurement
Celsius
Amount of Sample Needed
200 mL

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