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Reference
Endpoint:
explosive properties of explosives
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
10 Jun 1992 to 17 Sep 1992
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.14 (Explosive properties)
GLP compliance:
yes
Key result
Test series:
other: Thermal sensitivity (effect of a flame)
Method:
other: Steel sleeve test
Parameter:
other: Number of fragments with 2 mm and 6 mm plate holes
Value:
0
Result:
negative, no explosion
Remarks on result:
other: Not thermal sensitive
Key result
Test series:
other: Mechanical sensitivity (shock)
Method:
UN Test 3 (a) (ii): BAM Fallhammer
Parameter:
other: Explossion occurence
Value:
0
Result:
negative, no explosion
Remarks on result:
other: Not shock sensitive
Key result
Test series:
other: Mechanical sensitivity (friction)
Method:
UN Test 3 (b) (i): BAM friction apparatus
Parameter:
other: Explossion occurence
Value:
0
Result:
negative, no explosion
Remarks on result:
other: Not friction sensitive

THERMAL SENSITIVITY (EFFECT OF A FLAME)

- The substance is not thermally sensitive.

 

MECHANICAL SENSITIVITY (SHOCK)

- The substance is not shock sensitive

 

MECHANICAL SENSITIVITY (FRICTION)

- The substance is not sensitive to friction

Table 1 Thermal sensistivity (effect of a flame)

Test no

Nozzle-plate with 2 mm hole

 

Nozzle-plate with 6 mm hole

explosion

nr of fragments

 

explosion

nr of

fragments

1

no

-

 

no

-

2

no

-

 

no

-

3

no

-

 

no

-

 

Table 2 Mechanical Sensitivity (shock)

Test no

Reaction

1

negative

2

negative

3

negative

4

negative

5

negative

6

negative

Table 3 Mechanical Sensitivity (friction)

Test no

Reaction

1

negative

2

negative

3

negative

4

negative

5

negative

6

negative
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The test substance does not have explosive properties.
Executive summary:

The explosive properties of the test substance were determined by assessing thermal sensitivity (steel sleeve test) and mechanical sensitivity (falling hammer and friction apparatus) according to EU Method A.14 following GLP principles. The test substance was determined not to be thermal and mechanical (both shock and friction) sensitivity. Therefore, the test substance is not classified as an explosive.

Description of key information

Explosiveness: The test substance did not explode when exposed to heat, mechanical shock or friction, EC Test A.14, Steel sleeve test, falling hammer, friction apparatus, Schürch 1992.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:
non explosive

Additional information

Justification for classification or non-classification

Based on the available information, classification on explosiveness is not warranted in accordance with EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP) Regulation No. (EC) 1272/2008.