Flash Point Testing for Cosmetic Safety

For cosmetic products such as perfumes, essential oils and nail polish products, the Flash Point Testing is the lowest temperature at which the cosmetic product or material emits enough steam to form a volatile gas mixture that can ignite when exposed to ambient air or an electrical source and an ignition source such as flame, spark, heat. carried out to determine

Perfumes, essential oils, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, alcoholic formulations, nail polish or scented cosmetics fall into the category of cosmetic products that must be tested subject to regulations for flash point. It is a necessary test to prevent fire due to any external source and to detect its flammability, especially during storage, transportation and distribution stages.

• If the flash point is below 0°C and the boiling point is <35 °C - Extremely flammable
• Flammable if the flash point is below 21°C and the boiling point is above 35°C
• Flash point between 21°C and 55°C – Flammable

Flash Point Testing in cosmetic products is carried out according to the following test methods.

• Flash point measurement method according to Abel according to ISO 13736
• Flash point measurement method according to Pensky-Martens according to ISO 2719
• Flash point measurement method by label according to ASTM D56 standard
• Flash point measurement method according to Cleveland Open Cup (open cup) according to ISO 2592