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EC number: 234-521-1 | CAS number: 12007-89-5
Flammability
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- flammable solids
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- other: GLP study
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))
- Deviations:
- not specified
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: The United Nations Document, Recommendation of the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria (Test N.1.)
- Deviations:
- not specified
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: HSE Code of Physico-Chemical Properties 1982.
- Deviations:
- not specified
- GLP compliance:
- yes (incl. QA statement)
- Test procedure:
- burning rate test: preliminary screening test
- Remarks on result:
- substance does not ignite and propagate combustion either by burning with flame or smouldering along 200 mm of the powder train within the 2 minutes test period
- Interpretation of results:
- GHS criteria not met
- Conclusions:
- The test item was not flammable under the conditions of the test.
- Executive summary:
The test substance was assessed for flammability in a GLP study according to EU method A.10, The United Nations Document, Recommendation of the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria (Test N.1.) and the HSE Code of Physico-Chemical Properties 1982. It was determined that ammonium pentaborate should be classified as "not a highly flammable solid".
- Endpoint:
- substances / mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- other: GLP study
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: United Nations Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria for substances of Class 4, Disivion 4.3
- Deviations:
- not specified
- GLP compliance:
- yes (incl. QA statement)
- Test procedure:
- other: not further specified
- Remarks on result:
- no reaction with water observed
- Interpretation of results:
- GHS criteria not met
- Conclusions:
- It was determined that ammonium pentaborate is not classified as a material of class 4.3. The gas was not tested for flammability.
- Executive summary:
The test substance was assessed in a GLP study according to United Nations Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria for substances of Class 4, Disivion 4.3. It was determined that ammonium pentaborate should be classified as "not a highly flammable solid".
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From the preliminary screening test the sample was seen not to ignite and therefore no further testing was required.
Initially the sample slowly melted to a thick clear gel then glowed pale red while in contact with the ignition source. No propagation of this reaction was observed.
Full test results:
Run |
Powder quantity |
Max. Rate of Gas Generation (l.hr-1.kg-1) |
Ignition/No ignition |
1 |
25 |
0.15 |
No ignition |
2 |
25 |
0.12 |
No ignition |
3 |
25 |
0.06 |
No ignition |
Description of key information
The test substance was assessed for flammability in a GLP study according to EU method A.10, The United Nations Document, Recommendation of the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria (Test N.1.) and the HSE Code of Physico-Chemical Properties 1982. It was determined that ammonium pentaborate should be classified as "not a highly flammable solid".
Further, a study was performed according to UN Recommendation on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria for substances of Class 4, Division 4.3, on the emission of flammable gases on contact with water. It was determined that ammonium pentaborate is not classified as a material of class 4.3 (according to the UN Transport of Dangerous Goods Recommendation).
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Flammability:
- non flammable
Additional information
Justification for classification or non-classification
The test material does not meet the criteria for classification and will not require labelling in accordance with European Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, amending Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 (REACH).
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