Ammonium benzoate

Flammability

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

24.05.2017 - 27.10.2017

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

UN Manual of Tests and Criteria: Test N.1 (Test method for readily combustible solids)

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Specific details on test material used for the study:

SOURCE OF TEST MATERIAL
- Source and lot/batch No.of test material: 608031
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: 25. Oct. 2018
- Purity test date: not stated

STABILITY AND STORAGE CONDITIONS OF TEST MATERIAL
- Storage condition of test material: Room temperature, in a tightyl closed vessel
- Stability under test conditions: assumed stable
- Solubility and stability of the test substance in the solvent/vehicle: not applicable
- Reactivity of the test substance with the solvent/vehicle of the cell culture medium: not applicable

TREATMENT OF TEST MATERIAL PRIOR TO TESTING
none

Test procedure:

burning rate test: preliminary screening test

Burning time:

ca. 56.09 s

Moisture (wt %):

1.5

First, a safety test was performed. A small amount of th etest item was heated on a magnesia groove with a gas burner in order to derive safety precautions. The test item melted into a clear liquid. Much smoke was observed. The test item burned leaving no residue on the magnesia groove.

Interpretation of results:

not classified based on GHS criteria

Conclusions:

The substance Ammonium Benzoate is not highly flammable (for EU regulations) and is a non-flammable solid (for UN regulations).

Executive summary:

When ignited with the flame of a teclu burner, the test item started to burn with orange smoking flame. The test item melted into a brown liquid. When the flame met the start marker the stop watch was started again. After 56.09 sec. (apporx. 1 cm), the flame died. The combustion with flame of the test item did not propagate within the 4 minutes test period.

Description of key information

one study on flammability available.

general handling experience excludes flammability in contact with air or water.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:

not classified

Justification for classification or non-classification

Based on a study performed in accordance with EU Method A.10 and based on experience obtained during the determination of the physical-chemical properties of the substance, the substance does not need to be classified for flammability in accordance with the CLP Regulation.