LCS Laboratory Inc., offers laboratory testing of flammable liquids for proper classification of material, in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Two major tests are usually sufficient for this classification: Initial Boiling Point and Flash point.
Initial boiling point (IBP) is the lowest temperature at which the liquid begins to boil. If your product is a pure chemical, its boiling point rarely changes as the product boils out. When your product is a complex mixture (like gasoline), the IBP correlates with the boiling point of the most volatile component.
Flash point (FP) of organic material is the lowest temperature at which vapors of the material will ignite when in contact with a flame source. FP of a mixture depends on the concentration of the most volatile solvent.
We conduct both tests in our London laboratory. Typically we need 150 mL of liquid to measure FP and IBP. For more information about these testing methods, please visit our GHS classification page. For up to date prices, please download our price list. Please email us to discuss your project or request a formal quote.
