What Is a Flash Point Tester?
A flash point tester is an analytical instrument designed to determine the flammability and combustibility levels of chemical substances.
Integral to the safety assessment and quality control protocols within industrial and chemical sectors, this device gauges a chemical’s susceptibility to ignition under specific conditions, such as exposure to heat or sparks. The process involves heating a chemical sample within a sealed chamber to identify the temperature at which it generates enough vapor to ignite. This critical temperature, known as the flash point, is a key indicator of the substance’s flammability—the lower the flash point, the greater the risk of combustion.
Employed extensively in the evaluation of petroleum products, solvents, paints, and adhesives, flash point testers are vital tools in ensuring the safe handling, storage, and transport of potentially hazardous materials.