Disodium 3,3'-[carbonylbis[imino(3-methoxy-4,1-phenylene)azo]]bis[benzenesulphonate]

Explosiveness

Administrative data

Endpoint:

explosive properties of explosives

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

Experimental starting date: 23 February 2017; Experimental completion date: 05 May 2017

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2017

Report date:

2017

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.14 (Explosive properties)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

Disodium 3,3'-[carbonylbis[imino(3-methoxy-4,1-phenylene)azo]]bis[benzenesulphonate]

EC Number:

233-316-4

EC Name:

Disodium 3,3'-[carbonylbis[imino(3-methoxy-4,1-phenylene)azo]]bis[benzenesulphonate]

Cas Number:

10114-86-0

Molecular formula:

C27H22N6Na2O9S2

IUPAC Name:

disodium 3,3'-[carbonylbis[imino(3-methoxy-4,1-phenylene)azo]]bis[benzenesulphonate]

Test material form:

solid: particulate/powder

Details on test material:

Identification: CIM-42(Direct Yellow 132)
Appearance/physical state: dark orange colored powder
Batch: 161011K
Purity: 94.0%
Expiry / Retest date: 01 December 2017
Storage conditions: Room temperature, in the dark over silica

Results and discussion

Small-scale preliminary tests

Small-scale preliminary tests 1

Parameter:

other: BAM friction test

Remarks on result:

negative (not further specified)

Small-scale preliminary tests 2

Parameter:

other: BAM Fall Hammer Test

Remarks on result:

negative (not further specified)

Small-scale preliminary tests 3

Parameter:

other: Koenen Steel Tube Test

Remarks on result:

negative (not further specified)

Any other information on results incl. tables

BAM Friction Test:

Results of the BAM Friction test are shown in the following table:

Test	Observations
1	There were no signs of sparks or ignition. A dark mark on the porcelain plate and peg indicated decomposition.
2	There were no signs of sparks or ignition. A dark mark on the porcelain plate and peg indicated decomposition.
3	There were no signs of sparks or ignition. A dark mark on the porcelain plate and peg indicated decomposition.
4	There were no signs of sparks or ignition. A dark mark on the porcelain plate and peg indicated decomposition.
5	There were no signs of sparks or ignition. A dark mark on the porcelain plate and peg indicated decomposition.
6	There were no signs of sparks or ignition. A dark mark on the porcelain plate and peg indicated decomposition.

Result: Negative

BAM Fall Hammer Test

Results of the BAM Fall Hammer test are shown in the following table:

Test	Observations
1	There were no signs of explosion, flames or fumes emitted. When the test assembly was dismantled there were no signs of decomposition.
2	There were no signs of explosion, flames or fumes emitted. When the test assembly was dismantled there were no signs of decomposition.
3	There were no signs of explosion, flames or fumes emitted. When the test assembly was dismantled there were no signs of decomposition.
4	There were no signs of explosion, flames or fumes emitted. When the test assembly was dismantled there were no signs of decomposition.
5	There were no signs of explosion, flames or fumes emitted. When the test assembly was dismantled there were no signs of decomposition.
6	There were no signs of explosion, flames or fumes emitted. When the test assembly was dismantled there were no signs of decomposition.

Result: Negative

 Koenen Steel Tube Test

Results of the Koenen Steel Tube test are shown in the following tables

Koenen Steel Tube Test - 6 mm Orifice Plate

Test	Time (s)	Observations
1	53	A yellow flame emitted from the orifice.
	147	A ‘pop’ sound heard.
	192	Test item slowly being ejected from the orifice.
	300	The test was stopped. The tube was recovered intact.
2	58	A yellow flame emitted from the orifice.
	184	A ‘pop’ sound heard.
	225	Test item slowly being ejected from the orifice.
	300	The test was stopped. The tube was recovered intact.
3	57	A yellow flame emitted from the orifice.
	190	A ‘pop’ sound heard.
	236	Test item slowly being ejected from the orifice.
	300	The test was stopped. The tube was recovered intact.

Koenen Steel Tube Test - 2 mm Orifice Plate

Test	Time (s)	Observations
1	52	A yellow flame emitted from the orifice.
	185	A ‘pop’ sound heard.
	234	Test item slowly being ejected from the orifice.
	300	The test was stopped. The tube was recovered intact.
2	55	A yellow flame emitted from the orifice.
	164	A ‘pop’ sound heard.
	210	Test item slowly being ejected from the orifice.
	300	The test was stopped. The tube was recovered intact.
3	52	A yellow flame emitted from the orifice.
	202	A ‘pop’ sound heard.
	231	Test item slowly being ejected from the orifice.
	300	The test was stopped. The tube was recovered intact.

Result: Negative

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

The test item has been determined to not have explosive properties.

Executive summary:

Explosive Properties. Non-explosive, using a procedure designed to be compatible with Method A.14 Explosive Properties of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.