What is the ignition point of engine oil?
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The ignition point of engine oil is around 200 degrees Celsius. The ignition point is also known as the flash point, which refers to the minimum temperature at which petroleum products, under specified conditions, are heated to the point where their vapors momentarily ignite upon contact with a flame. The lighter the oil product, the lower its ignition point. The hazard classification of oil products is determined based on their ignition points. From the ignition point, one can assess the composition of the oil product and evaluate its fire hazard. The ignition point measured using a closed-cup flash point tester is called the closed-cup flash point, typically used for measuring light oil products. The higher the ignition point, the safer the product. The ignition point is an indicator of the evaporation tendency and safety properties of petroleum products.