AS 2106.0-2005 (R2016)

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Abstract

Sets out general principles for determining the closed cup flash point of flammable and combustible liquids. Provides a list of test methods for the determination of closed cup flash point based on that given in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods—Manual of Tests and Criteria.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CH-009 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 29 June 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-009:
Accord Australasia
Agsafe
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australasian Institute of Dangerous Good Consultants
Australian Institute of Petroleum
Australian Logistics Council
Australian Paint Manufacturers' Federation
National Measurement Institute
Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association
SafeWork NSW
SafeWork SA
Worksafe New Zealand

Scope

This series of Standards sets out methods for the determination of the flash point of flammable liquids. The methods are as follows: Part 1: Determination of flash point—Abel closed cup method, Part 2: Determination of flash point—Pensky-Martens closed cup method, Part 3: Determination of flash/no flash—Rapid equilibrium closed cup method, Part 4: Determination of flash point—Rapid equilibrium closed cup method, Part 5: Determination of flash/no flash—Closed cup equilibrium method, Part 6: Determination of flash point—Closed cup equilibrium method.
This Part (Part 0) provides general principles and a list of methods that can be used when determining the flash point, based on that given in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria and Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods—Model Regulations.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 29/07/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 29/07/2016
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ISBN
Committee	CH-009
Supersedes	AS/NZS 2106.0:1999 DR 05035 CP