Absolute of Cistus ladaniferus (Cistaceae) obtained from labdanum resinoid by ethanol extraction.

Auto flammability

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

auto-ignition temperature (liquids)

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

01 - 13 March 2018

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Justification for type of information:

The study was conducted according to an internationally recognised method, and under GLP. The substance is considered to be adequately characterised. Therefore full validation applies.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.15 (Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases))

Version / remarks:

2008

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

DIN 51794 (Testing of mineral oil hydrocarbons - Determination of ignition temperature)

Version / remarks:

DIN 51794:2003

Deviations:

no

Principles of method if other than guideline:

not applicable

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Remarks:

inspected on 20 and 21 June 2017 / signed on 04 September 2017

Key result

Auto-ignition temperature:

355 °C

Atm. press.:

>= 986.4 - <= 1 003.6 hPa

Temperatures where auto-ignition was detected are marked with +; temperatures where no auto-ignition was detected are marked with - in the table below. The amount of test item tested at each measurement is indicated as numbers of portions (i.e. drops and 1 portion corresponds to approximately 0.1 g).

Results of the preliminary test:

Table 4.12.1 : Auto-ignition temperature (preliminary test)

Preliminary test
T / °C	portions	+ / -	Time lag / s
202	5	-	-
252	5	-	-
302	5	-	-
352	5	-	-
402	5	+	5
372	5	-	-
392	5	-	-
397	5	+	4
barometric pressure: 1003.0 hPa

The lowest auto-ignition temperature of the test item was determined to be 397 °C in the preliminary test.

Results of the Main tests:

Table 4.12.2: Auto-ignition temperature (summary)

Main test series	Auto-ignition temperature / °C	Portions	Time lag / s	Barometric pressure / hPa
1st main test (5K)	367	3	8	986.4 -992.5
1st main test (2K)	368	4	10	988.6 -998.8
2nd main test (2K)	359	10	3	988.5 -1003.6
3rd main test (2K)	358	6	5	995.1 - 997 .9

The lowest auto-ignition temperature of the test item was determined to be 358°C in the main test.

The auto-ignition-temperatures were above 300 °C and the three lowest results of the tests with 2 K steps were within a range of 20 K. Therefore, the results were considered as valid.

Due to safety reasons and according to the guidelines the lowest measured temperature at which an ignition was observed was rounded to the next lower number divisible by 5, giving a value of 355 °C (986.4 -1003.6 hPa)

Conclusions:

This parameter/method is not relevant for classification, however the information is useful regarding potential additional fire hazard. No particular hazard is anticipated in normal conditions of storage.

Executive summary:

The study was conducted under GLP according to standard DIN 51794:2003 -05 (listed in EU A.15 guideline).

Under the test conditions, the lowest temperature that will result in the ignition of the test item after being injected into the apparatus was determined as 355°C between 986.4 and 1003.6 hPa. This value was determined using approximately 0.6g of test substance. The test substance showed auto ignition after 5 seconds.

Reference 2

Endpoint:

relative self-ignition temperature (solids)

Data waiving:

study scientifically not necessary / other information available

Justification for data waiving:

the study does not need to be conducted because the substance is a solid having a melting point <= 160°C

Justification for type of information:

JUSTIFICATION FOR DATA WAIVING
In accordance with column 2 of REACh Annex VII, the study does not need to be conducted if the substance is a solid having a melting point <=160°C.
In addition, in the ECHA endpoint specific guidance on information requirements (R.7a, v6.0, July 2017, §R.7.1.12), "solids are considered under self heating substances" and "the UN Test N.4 is preferable to generate the information for this endpoint."
The substance is described as a brown to brown red paste or as a very viscous and sticky, almost not flowable liquid (see endpoint 4.1) with a melting point below 160°C (see endpoint 4.2). Therefore the determination of the relative self-ignition temperature is not required.
As the substance is described as a paste, self-heating properties (and UN Test N.4) was also considered in this dossier (see endpoint 4.13).

Description of key information

Considering the physical state of the substance (paste or very viscous liquid at ambient temperature), the both properties (for liquids and solids) were taken into account to evaluate the auto-flammability properties of the substance:

The auto-ignition temperature (for liquids) of the test item is stated as 355 °C (986.4 -1003.6 hPa).

The self-ignition temperature (for solids) was waived because the substance is totally melted below 160°C.

No particular hazard is anticipated in normal conditions of storage.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Autoflammability / Self-ignition temperature at 101 325 Pa:

355 °C

Additional information

A fully reliable experimental study, conducted according to a recognized EU/DIN method and under GLP, is available. Therefore, it is considered as a key study. The result is retained as key data.

 

This parameter is not relevant for classification, however the information is useful regarding process safety and potential additional fire hazard.