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Administrative data

Endpoint:
auto-flammability
Type of information:
migrated information: read-across based on grouping of substances (category approach)
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Assessment based on handling experience and structual assessment

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2010
Report date:
2010

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Assessment of physical properties
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
DL-malic acid
EC Number:
210-514-9
EC Name:
DL-malic acid
Cas Number:
617-48-1
Molecular formula:
C4H6O5
IUPAC Name:
malic acid

Results and discussion

Auto-ignition temperature (liquids / gases)
Auto-ignition temperature:
> 150 °C
Remarks on result:
other: No evidence of self heating up to boiling point temperature.
Relative self-ignition temperature (solids)
Relative self-ignition temperature:
> 150 °C
Remarks on result:
other: No evidence of self heating up to boiling point temperature.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Not flammable
Executive summary:

Assessed not to spontaneously combust under normal conditions, in the presence of water or if heated to 400 C. 

Assessment based on handling experience and structural assessment