EN ISO 24966:2026

Determination of flash point - Modified continuously closed cup flash point (MCCCFP) method (ISO 24966:2026)

This document describes a test method for the determination of the flash point of chemicals, lube oils, fuels including aviation turbine fuel, diesel fuel, diesel/biodiesel blends and related products. The precision of this method has been determined over the range of 24,5 °C to 229,5 °C.
NOTE            Apparatus can determine the flash point at higher or lower temperatures than the precision range, however the precision has not been determined.

Flammpunktbestimmung - Modifizierte Methode dauerhaft geschlossener Tiegel (MCCCFP) (ISO 24966:2026)

Dieses Dokument legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung des Flammpunkts von Chemikalien, Schmierölen, Kraftstoffen, einschließlich Flugturbinenkraftstoff, Dieselkraftstoff und Diesel/Biodiesel-Kraftstoffgemischen, sowie verwandten Produkten fest. Die Präzision dieses Verfahrens wurde im Bereich von 24,5 °C bis 229,5 °C bestimmt.
ANMERKUNG   Das Prüfgerät kann zur Bestimmung des Flammpunkts bei höheren oder niedrigeren Temperaturen außerhalb des Präzisionsbereichs verwendet werden. Die Präzision wurde jedoch nicht bestimmt.
WARNUNG — Die Anwendung dieses Dokuments kann die Anwendung gefährlicher Stoffe, Arbeitsgänge und Geräte mit sich bringen. Dieses Dokument beansprucht nicht, alle damit verbundenen Sicherheitsprobleme zu behandeln. Es liegt in der Verantwortung der Person, die das Dokument anwendet, vor der Anwendung geeignete Maßnahmen für die Sicherheit und den Gesundheitsschutz des Personals zu ergreifen und die Geltung weiterer diesbezüglicher Auflagen zu prüfen.

Détermination du point d'éclair - Méthode modifiée du point d'éclair en vase clos en continu (MCCCFP) (ISO 24966:2026)

Le présent document décrit une méthode d'essai pour la détermination du point d'éclair de produits chimiques, d'huiles lubrifiantes, de carburants, y compris les carburéacteurs, le carburant diesel, les mélanges diesel/biodiesel et les produits connexes. La fidélité de cette méthode a été déterminée dans la plage de 24,5 °C à 229,5 °C.
NOTE            L'appareillage peut déterminer le point d'éclair à des températures supérieures ou inférieures à la plage de fidélité, mais la fidélité n'a pas été déterminée.

Določanje plamenišča - Modificirana metoda plamenišča v neprekinjeno zaprti posodi (MCCCFP) (ISO 24966:2026)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 07-Apr-2026
• ICS: 75.100 - Lubricants, industrial oils and related products
• ICS: 75.160.20 - Liquid fuels
• ICS: 75.160.40 - Biofuels
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 19 - Petroleum products, lubricants and related products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 19 - Petroleum products, lubricants and related products
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Due Date: 24-Sep-2027
• Completion Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 24966:2026 - Determination of flash point - Modified continuously closed cup flash point (MCCCFP) method (ISO 24966:2026)

Relations

• Consolidated By: ISO 24966:2026 - Determination of flash point — Modified continuously closed cup flash point (MCCCFP) method
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026

Overview

EN ISO 24966:2026 defines a standardized test method for the determination of flash point in chemicals, lube oils, fuels, including aviation turbine fuel, diesel fuel, diesel/biodiesel blends, and related petroleum products. Utilizing the Modified Continuously Closed Cup Flash Point (MCCCFP) method, this standard is essential for accurate and repeatable measurement of flash points in a wide variety of liquid fuels and lubricants. The method is validated for samples with flash points ranging from 24.5 °C to 229.5 °C, with detailed guidance on apparatus, procedures, precision, and test reporting.

Key Topics

• Flash Point Determination: Outlines a uniform procedure using a modified continuously closed cup apparatus, ensuring safety and comparability of results.
• Precision and Reliability: Includes precision data based on inter-laboratory studies, with specific repeatability and reproducibility values in the stated temperature range.
• Sample Handling: Provides detailed instructions for sample collection, handling, sub-sampling, and storage to minimize volatility losses and contamination.
• Safety Considerations: Emphasizes that users must conduct risks assessments, especially when handling hazardous, unstable, or flammable materials.
• Apparatus Verification: Requires periodic verification and calibration of equipment using certified reference materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Data Correction and Expression: Explains procedures for correcting flash point readings for atmospheric pressure and accurate reporting.

Applications

EN ISO 24966:2026 is a vital reference across industries where the flash point of liquids governs transportation, storage, classification, and safety compliance. Typical applications include:

• Quality control for fuels and lubricants by manufacturers, refiners, and suppliers.
• Regulatory compliance for shipping and labeling of chemicals and fuels, aligning with national and international safety regulations.
• Research and development in product formulation, ensuring new products meet minimum flash point requirements for their intended use.
• Customs and border control for classifying dangerous goods.
• Environmental and safety assessments to prevent fire or explosion hazards in storage and transport.
• Verification and proficiency testing in laboratories accredited for testing petroleum products and fuels.

Adhering to this standard supports the consistent assessment of flammability characteristics, which is crucial for hazard communication and operational safety.

Related Standards

• ISO 3170: Petroleum liquids - Manual sampling (covers representative sampling protocols)
• ISO 3171: Petroleum liquids - Automatic pipeline sampling (for automated sample collection)
• ISO/TR 29662: Guidance for performing flash point tests and interpreting results
• ISO 17034 & ISO Guide 35: Quality standards for certified reference materials, supporting apparatus calibration
• ISO 4259-3: Procedures for establishing and using accepted reference values in test methods
• ISO 17043: Proficiency testing requirements, relevant for laboratory verification
• ICS Codes: 75.100 (Lubricants, industrial oils, and related products), 75.160.20 (Liquid fuels), 75.160.40 (Fuels from biological sources)

Practical Value

Implementing EN ISO 24966:2026 ensures repeatable, accurate flash point determination in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and R&D across the fuel, chemical, and lubricants industries. The adoption of the MCCCFP method under this ISO standard strengthens fire safety, hazard classification, and efficient international trade by harmonizing the measurement of a key property - the flash point - for a wide range of products.

Efficient use of this standard supports improved safety protocols, product consistency, and alignment with global trade and transport regulations for hazardous liquids.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-julij-2025
Določanje plamenišča - Modificirana metoda plamenišča v neprekinjeno zaprti
posodi (MCCCFP) (ISO/DIS 24966:2025)
Determination of flash point - Modified continuously closed cup flash point (MCCCFP)
method (ISO/DIS 24966:2025)
Flammpunktbestimmung - Modifizierte Methode dauerhaft geschlossener Tiegel
(MCCCFP) (ISO/DIS 24966:2025)
Détermination du point d'éclair - Méthode modifiée du point d'éclair en vase clos en
continu (MCCCFP) (ISO/DIS 24966:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 24966
ICS:
75.160.20 Tekoča goriva Liquid fuels
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Chemicals and materials . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Apparatus preparation . 2
7.1 General .2
7.2 Location of the apparatus .2
7.3 Cleaning the test chamber and sample cup .2
7.4 Apparatus assembly .3
7.5 Apparatus verification .3
8 Sampling . 3
9 Sample handling . 4
9.1 Sub-sampling .4
9.2 Sample containing undissolved water.4
9.3 Samples that are liquid at ambient temperature .4
9.4 Samples that are very viscous, semi-solid or solid at ambient temperature.4
10 Procedure . 4
10.1 General preparations .4
10.1.1 Settings .4
10.1.2 Dry cup heating procedure .5
10.1.3 Selection of initial temperature .5
10.2 Flash point test procedure .5
11 Calculation . 6
11.1 Conversion of barometric pressure reading .6
11.2 Correction of detected flash point to flash point at standard atmospheric pressure .6
12 Expression of results . 7
13 Precision . 7
13.1 General .7
13.2 Repeatability, r .7
13.3 Reproducibility, R .7
14 Test report . 7
Annex A (normative) Apparatus verification using reference materials . 8
Annex B (normative) Flash point apparatus .11
Bibliography .15

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Introduction
Flash point values are used in shipping, storage, handling, and safety regulations, as a classification
property to define “flammable” and “combustible” materials. Precise definition of the classes is given in each
particular regulation.
A flash point value can indicate the presence of highly volatile material(s) in a relatively non-volatile or
non-flammable material and flash point testing can be a preliminary step to other investigations into the
composition of unknown materials.
It is not appropriate for flash point determinations to be carried out on potentially unstable, decomposable,
or explosive materials, unless it has been previously established that heating the specified quantity of such
materials in contact with the metallic components of the flash point apparatus, within the temperature
range required for the method, does not induce decomposition, explosion or other adverse effects.
Flash point values are not a constant physical-chemical property of materials tested. They are a function of
the apparatus design, the condition of the apparatus used, and the operational procedure carried out. Flash
point can therefore be defined only in terms of a standard test method, and no general valid correlation can
be guaranteed between results obtained by different test methods or with test apparatus different from
that specified.
[8]
ISO/TR 29662 gives useful advice in carrying out flash point tests and interpreting their results.

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Determination of flash point — Modified continuously closed
cup flash point (MCCCFP) method
WARNING — The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment.
This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is
the responsibility of users of this document to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and
health of personnel prior to the application of the standard, and to determine the applicability of any
other restrictions for this purpose.
1 Scope
This document describes a test method for the determination of the continuously closed cup flash point
of chemicals, lube oils, fuels including aviation turbine fuel, diesel fuel, diesel/biodiesel blends and related
products. The precision of this method has been determined over the range of 24,5 °C to 229,5 °C.
NOTE Apparatus can determine the flash point at higher or lower temperatures than the precision range, however
the precision has not been determined.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3170, Petroleum Liquids — Manual sampling
ISO 3171, Petroleum liquids — Automatic pipeline sampling
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.1
flash point
lowest temperature of the test portion, adjusted to account for variations in atmospheric pressure from
101,3 kPa, at which application of an ignition source causes the vapours of the test portion to ignite under
specified conditions of test
Note 1 to entry: For the purpose of this test method, the test portion is deemed to have flashed when the ignited
vapour causes an instantaneous pressure increase of at least 20,0 kPa inside the closed test chamber.
3.2
arc
luminous discharge of electrical current that is formed when a strong current jumps a gap between two
electrodes
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4 Principle
A 2 ml test portion is introduced into the sample cup which is then raised and pressed onto the lid to form
the continuously closed but unsealed test chamber. The lid is heated at a prescribed, constant rate. For the
flash tests, a high voltage arc of defined energy is discharged inside the test chamber at regular intervals.
After each arc application, the instantaneous pressure increase above the barometric pressure inside the
test chamber is monitored. When the pressure increase is equal or exceeds 20,0 kPa, the temperature at
that point is recorded as the detected flash point. The detected flash point temperature is corrected for
the variation in ambient pressure from a standard pressure of 101,3 kPa. When no flash point is detected,
a defined amount of air dependent on the test portion temperature is introduced into the test chamber to
provide the necessary oxygen for the next flash test.
5 Chemicals and materials
5.1 Cleaning solvent, for removal of traces of sample from the sample cup and lid.
The choice of solvent will depend upon the previous material tested, and the tenacity of the residue. Low
volatility aromatic (benzene free) solvents may be used to remove traces of oil, and mixed solvents such as
toluene-acetone-methanol can be efficacious for the removal of gum-type deposits.
5.2 Reference material (RM), for flash point, certified reference materials (CRM) and/or secondary
working standards (SWS) as described in Annex A.
6 Apparatus
6.1 The apparatus, is described in normative Annex B, and this includes the details of the test chamber
and sample cup together with dimensions. The critical elements are shown in Figure B.1.1 and Figure B.1.2.
6.2 Circulating bath or tap water (optional), may be required for cooling the heat sink of the apparatus
for flash point test temperatures below 5 °C.
6.3 Cooling cup (optional), cup made of plastic material to avoid ice formation during cooling to initial
temperatures equal or less than 0 °C.
6.4 Pipette or syringe, for the introduction of 2,0 ml ± 0,2 ml test portion.
7 Apparatus preparation
7.1 General
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the correct set-up, calibration, verification (7.5) and operation of
the apparatus.
7.2 Location of the apparatus
Support the apparatus (6.1) on a level and steady surface in a draught-free position.
7.3 Cleaning the test chamber and sample cup
Clean the sample cup, sample temperature sensor, lid, arc pins and stirring magnet with a tissue or with
an appropriate solvent (5.1) to remove any traces of gum or residue remaining from a previous test. When
solvents are used dry with a stream of clean air to ensure complete removal.

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7.3.1 Optionally, cleaning arcs can be set to burn off residuals from the arc pins. These cleaning arcs are
automatically initiated before the flash point test is started.
7.4 Apparatus assembly
Examine the sample cup and other parts to ensure that they are free from signs of damage and deposits.
7.5 Apparatus verification
7.5.1 Check the temperature sensors used to monitor the temperature of the test portion and of the
lid against a certified reference thermometer at least once a year. Use only reference thermometers with
calibration/verification traceable to an authorized certification body. If the displayed temperature readings
deviate from the reference thermometer by more than 0,2 °C for the sample sensor and 0,5 °C for the lid
sensor, at either one of the two temperature calibration points, follow the manufacturer's instructions for
corrections.
7.5.2 Check the pressure transducer at least once a year using the atmospheric barometric pressure as
a reference.
If the displayed atmospheric pressure deviates from the atmospheric pressure by more than 0,5 kPa, follow
the manufacturer's instructions for corrections.
Warning — Many aneroid barometers, such as those used at weather stations and airports, are
pre-corrected to give sea level readings. These shall not be used for verification of the pressure
transducer.
7.5.1 Verify the correct amount of air being introduced at least once per year. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
7.5.2 Verify the correct functioning of the apparatus at least once a year by testing a certified reference
material (CRM) (see 5.2 and Annex A). It is recommended that more frequent verification checks are made
using an RM (see 5.2 and Annex A).
7.5.3 The result of a single test obtained for an RM shall be equal to or less than R /√2 from the certified
value of the CRM or from the accepted reference value (ARV) of the SWS, where R is the reproducibility.
7.5.4 The numerical values obtained during the verification check shall not be used to provide a bias
statement, nor shall they be used to make any correction to the flash points subsequently determined using
the apparatus.
If the instrument fails the verification test, it is recommended that the operator follow the manufacturers’
instructions and also check the following and then repeat the verification check:
a) the sample cup is not damaged
b) cleanliness of the lid, sample temperature sensor and arc pins
c) ignition source operates correctly
If there is no obvious non-conformity, conduct a further verification check using a different RM. If the result
conforms to the tolerance requirements, record this fact. If it is still not within the required tolerances,
contact the manufacturer.
8 Sampling
8.1 Unless otherwise specified, obtain representative samples for analysis in accordance with the
procedures given in ISO 3170 or ISO 3171.

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8.2 Do not store samples for an extended period of time in gas permeable containers, such as
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