Automatic Tag Closed Cup Flash Point Tester TT-56Z conforms to ASTM D56 Standard Test Method for measuring flash points using the Tag Closed Cup Tester.
Flash point measures the tendency of a sample to form a flammable mixture with air under controlled laboratory conditions. It is one of several properties considered when assessing the overall flammability hazard of a material.
Flash point is used in shipping and safety regulations to define flammable and combustible materials. It is important to consult specific regulations for precise definitions of these classifications.
Flash point can also indicate the possible presence of highly volatile and flammable substances in a relatively nonvolatile or nonflammable material. For instance, an unusually low flash point in a kerosene sample might suggest gasoline contamination.