• The lowest temperature at which a chemical can generate an ignitable mixture in air near the liquid's surface is called the flash point.
The lower the flash point of the chemical, the easier the material can ignite.
For example, X has a flash point of -40 degrees C is more flammable than Y which has a flash point of 101 degrees C.
• Fire point is a term that refers to the temperature at which a flame becomes self-sustaining and can continue to burn the
liquid (at the flash point, the flame does not need to be sustained). The flash point is generally few degrees above or higher than the fire point.
MSDS Relevance
Know the flash point of any material that you work with. Always avoid heat, open flame, sparks or other sources of ignition when a material is near,
at or above its flash point.