This test method cover the determination of the flash point of petroleum products in the temperature range from 40 to 360�C by a manual Pensky-Martens closed-cup apparatus or an automated Pensky-Martens closed-cup apparatus, and the determination of the flash point of biodiesel in the temperature range of 60 to 190�C by an automated Pensky-Martens closed cup apparatus. Procedure A is applicable to distillate fuels (diesel, biodiesel blends, kerosine, heating oil, turbine fuels), new and in-use lubricating oils, and other homogeneous petroleum liquids not included in the scope of Procedure B or Procedure C. Procedure B is applicable to residual fuel oils, cutback residual, used lubricating oils, mixtures of petroleum liquids with solids, petroleum liquids that tend to form a surface film under test conditions, or are petroleum liquids of such kinematic viscosity that they are not uniformly heated under the stirring and heating conditions of Procedure A. Procedure C is applicable to biodiesel (B100). Since a flash point of residual alcohol in biodiesel is difficult to observe by manual flash point techniques, automated apparatus with electronic flash point detection have been found suitable

Electrically heated by electronic regulator, mounted on a case painted with anti-acid epoxidic products. Calibrated brass test cup, cover with gas or electric ignition device allowing to ignite the testing sample by a manual trip-opening. Motor stirrer for Procedure “A” and “B”, air bath made in brass with external stainless steel calotte, cooling fan

- Temperature: from 40 to 360°C (104 +680°F)
- Power supply: 220V 50/Hz
- Power: 700W
- Dimensions: 40x33x52 cm
- Weight: 11 kg.
- With gas ignition