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Fine & Specialty Organics
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Inorganic Compounds
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Reference Standards
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Separation Media
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Solvents
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## [Flash Point Testing for US DOT Compliance Ensures Safety on the Road](https://blog.gfschemicals.com/flash-point-testing-shipping-logistics)
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*Flash point- the lowest temperature at which a volatile material gives off sufficient vapor to ignite when exposed to an ignition source, such as a flame.*
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