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Setaflash

Lazar Scientific, Inc. is the exclusive U.S. Sales and Service representative for Stanhope Seta, the company that originally developed the "Setaflash" instrument for small scale flash point testing. This method is very popular with any company that has to classify and transport liquids that may be considered flammable by governmental transportation regulators. In the United States for instance, such shipments are regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as described in CFR49.
Many customers are confused by this regulation because it may call out Pensky Martens Flash Point Method, the Tag Closed Cup Flash Point Method or the Small Scale Closed Cup Flash Point Method; depending on the nature of their sample. And what happens if you have more than one type of sample? And what happens if you can only obtain small quantities of sample? And what happens if you need more than a simple go/no-go test; you need an actual flash point value?

SETAFLASH CLOSED CUP TESTER WITH AUTORAMP MODE IS THE ANSWER!!

ASTM D3278; ASTM D3828 - IP303 Part 1 and 2; ISO 3679; ISO 3680; BS 6664 Parts 3 and 4; BS 3900 Part A13; BS EN 456; ASTM E502; UN Class 3 Non-viscous Flammable Liquids; CHIPS Regulations; Classification of Dangerous goods for Carriage: Viscous and Non-Viscous liquids; EPA 1020 A and B; IP / ASTM Small Scale draft method

From 49CFR Section 173.120 Class 3 Definitions:

(i) For a homogeneous, single-phase, liquid having a viscosity less than 45 S.U.S. at 38 °C (100 °F) that does not form a surface film while under test, one of the following test procedures shall be used:

(A) Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester, (ASTM D 56)

(B) Standard Methods of Test for Flash Point of Liquids by Setaflash Closed Tester, (ASTM D 3278); or

(ii) For a liquid other than one meeting all of the criteria of paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section, one of the following test procedures shall be used:

(A) Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Tester, (ASTM D 93). For cutback asphalt, use Method B of ASTM D 93 or alternate tests authorized in this standard; or

(B) Standard Methods of Test for Flash Point of Liquids by Setaflash Closed Tester (ASTM D 3278).

	Fully automatic operation
	0°C to 300°C temperature range
	-30º to 100ºC for Model 71000 and 72000
	Flash point test in less than 2 minutes
	Small sample size - 2ml
	Rapid equilibrium and ramp modes
	Programmable test parameters
	Integral printer and RS232 interface

Transportation of hazardous materials is controlled by Federal Regulation 49CFR. It defines flammable and combustible liquids according largely to their flash point and which test methods must be used to determine their flash points. There are two classes of liquids listed (see below), each with different flash point method recommendations. The only method that accommodates BOTH types is ASTM D3278. In addition, this method is approved for hazardous waste testing under EPA1020A and B.

The 'Series 7' is a fully automated closed cup flash point tester that can complete a flash/no-flash test in less than two minutes, or determine the flash point of a sample. The instrument allows testing within a wide temperature range of –30° to 300°C (depending on model), at either a specific temperature or in a controlled rising temperature ramp.

All functions are accessed via a membrane keypad and digital display. The operator can select preprogrammed or custom test parameters, or override the program to perform non-standard tests. Variable parameters include Rapid Equilibrium or Ramp Modes; time, temperature and ramp values. Shutter operation, flame dipping, flash detection and barometric correction are all automatic.

There are three models available:

The Model 70000-0 has a temperature range of 0º C to 300ºC.
The Model 71000-0 is the Series 7 “Plus” and includes Peltier elements allowing fine control of temperature from Minus 30ºC up to 100C. The Model 72000-0 is the Series 7 Plus and is corrosion resistant.

The Stanhope Seta Series 7 flash point tester is the only one you need for all of your regulatory compliance testing.

If your budget will not allow you to invest in a fully automated instrument, then we can offer you the Series 3 Model which can incorporate the Autoramp option and automatic flash detection. Click here for more details.