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EC number: 231-164-3 | CAS number: 7440-56-4
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:
- guideline study
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- EU Method A.13 (Pyrophoric Properties of Solids and Liquids)
- GLP compliance:
- yes (incl. QA statement)
- Key result
- Test procedure:
- other: powder drop from 1m high onto a non combustible surface and observation if substance ignites during the drop or in the next 5 minutes of settling
- Remarks on result:
- other: substance does not ignite
- Interpretation of results:
- not classified based on GHS criteria
- Conclusions:
- Test suitable for concluding on endpoint
- Executive summary:
Based on testing, germanium powder is considered non pyrophoric, non flammable
Reference
Description of key information
Test negative: germanium powder is not flammable and germanium powder in contact with water does not emit flammable gases
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Flammability:
- not classified
Additional information
Justification for classification or non-classification
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