Low flash point in seal oil

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We have been receiving oil analysis results from the lab showing a flash point of 55 Deg for a gas comp seal oil, however when the platform itself does the test the receive a much higher flash point (88). The lab also states that opening the sample is like opening a bottle of fizzy pop.
If the samples are being tested and collected in the same way how can this be possible?

8/4/056:33 AM

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mrhughesMember

Check if you are using the same methods.
Closed Cup vs. Open Cup.

8/4/056:54 AM

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nnkmenonMember

The open cup method is not recommended for those materials whose flash point is less than 75°c as per the ASTM methods.(ASTM D 92).Also this much difference is not possible.

8/19/0511:58 PM

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