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Fluid Flammability Terms

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johnnyflash | 14:41 Thu 18th Jul 2002 | Technology
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What is the meaning of the terms; Flash point, Fire point and Autoignition when referring to flammable fluids such as fuel and hydraulic fluid
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Flashpoint and the other terms refer to the temperature at which you will have spontaneous combustion for that specific liquid, e.g. if the Flashpoint for a liquid is 35 degrees Celsius then as soon as the liquid reaches 35 Celsius, it will burn. Hope this helps.

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