Search found 3 matches

by steveorg
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: Chemistry forum
Topic: Can flashpoint be calculated from flashpoint of components?
Replies: 3
Views: 5442

I'm sure you can figure out Don't be so sure! I'm not very educated in the ways of chemistry and its supporting math. :? You said "... the answer is possibly the following." Perhaps if I give a specific example, you'd be able to be more certain. One example would be soy bean oil with a fl...
by steveorg
Sun Oct 30, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: Chemistry forum
Topic: Can flashpoint be calculated from flashpoint of components?
Replies: 3
Views: 5442

Can flashpoint be calculated from flashpoint of components?

Let's say I have substance A with a closed cup flashpoint of 200° and substance B with a closed cup flashpoint of 110°. If my mixture is a 1 to 2 ratio of A to B, can the mixture's flashpoint be calculated as: (1x200°)+(2x110°)/3=140° edit: I should mention that the substances are non-reactive ...
by steveorg
Fri May 27, 2016 7:16 am
Forum: Chemistry forum
Topic: Is there a biodegradable pigment that is oil soluble?
Replies: 1
Views: 4551

Is there a biodegradable pigment that is oil soluble?

The pigment should be oil soluble, but not water soluble. I'm hoping to find a purple pigment that preferably, but not necessarily, can be used at room temperature. The goal is a pigment that will break down in septic systems.