This standard provides guidance for determining the flash point of petroleum products from 40 to 360 deg. C by a manual Pensky-Martens closed-cup apparatus or an automated Pensky-Martens closed-cup apparatus.
The following editions have been incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
| IBR approved for | Overview of requirements | IBR approved edition |
|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.106(a)(14)(ii) | Employers must use one of the following method to determine the flashpoint of flammable liquids: For a liquid which has a viscosity of 45 SUS or more at 100°F (37.8°C), or contains suspended solids, or has a tendency to form a surface film while under test, use the Standard Method of Test for Flashpoint by Pensky-Martens Closed Tester (ASTM D–93–71) or an equivalent method as defined by Appendix B to §1910.1200—Physical Hazard Criteria. The methods specified in Note 1 to section 1.1 of ASTM D–93–71 may be used for the respective materials specified in the Note. | ASTM D93-71 Test for Flash Point by Pensky Martens. |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix B.6.3 | The flash point shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D56-05, ASTM D3278, ASTM D3828, ASTM D93-08, or any other method specified in GHS Revision 3, Chapter 2.6. The initial boiling point shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D86-07a or ASTM D1078. | ASTM D93-08 Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester. |
| 29 CFR 1926.155(i)(2) | Employers must ensure the flashpoints of liquids having a viscosity of 45 Saybolt Universal Second(s) or more at 175°F (79.4°C) or higher are determined in accordance with the Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by the Pensky Martens Closed Tester, ASTM D-93-69, or an equivalent method as defined by §1910.1200 appendix B. | ASTM D93-69 Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by the Pensky Martens Closed Tester. |
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