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Appearance / physical state / colour:

The appearance of Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was observed to be a solid organic compound.

Melting point/ Freezing point:

Based on prediction done using MPBPVP v1.43,the melting point of chemical Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2 -acetamido-4,1-phenylene] azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was  estimated to be 350 ˚C.

Boiling point:

Based on prediction done using MPBPVP v1.43, the Boiling point of chemical Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2 -acetamido-4,1-phenylene] azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was  estimated to be 1890 ˚C.

Density:

The density of chemical Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was estimated to be 1.87 ± 0.1 g/cm3.

Particle size distribution (Granulometry):

The particle size distribution of Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis [5-[(4 -sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was determined by granulometric analysis with rotap sieve shaker. The particle size distribution was determined to be in the range of 147 micron to 52 micron.

Vapour pressure:

The estimated vapour pressure of the test substance Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]] bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] at 25deg C was 0.00 Pa.

Partition coefficient:

The octanol water partition coefficent of target chemicalTetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] (CAS no. 70210-30-9).was determined to be 6.3718 dimensionless . On the basis of log Pow value the test chemicalTetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] (CAS no. 70210-30-9).was considered to be hydrophobic in nature which is also supported by the insolubilty of this chemical in water.

Water solubility:

The estimated water solubility of test substance Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis [5 -[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] at 25 deg C was 5.03E-04 mg/l.

Surface tension:

In accordance with column 2 of Annex VII of the REACH regulation, the study need only be conducted if surface activity is a desired property of the chemical. The given chemical (CAS no. 70210-30-9) is used as a dye in cotton and paper industry, etc. For this use, surface activity is not an important property. Hence this study was considered for waiver.

Flash point:

The flash point of Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] is determined to be greater than 360°C.

Autoflammability:

Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] did not catch fire on being exposed to air at room temperature of 27°C pressure of 966 hPa. This indicates that Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4 -phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] is not auto-flammable.

Flammability:

Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] does not indicate any ignition when the flame of bunsen burner having temperature of approximately 950°C is brought in contact with it. Thus it can be concluded that Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]] bis[5-[(4 -sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] is not flammable at high temperature. However since such high temperatures are not found under normal circumstances of transportation and use, thus Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino [2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was considered non-flammable for chemical safety assessment.

Explosiveness:

The study does not need to be conducted because the substance contains chemical groups associated with explosive properties which include oxygen, but the calculated oxygen balance is less than -200 i.e obtained value is -127.

Oxidising properties:

The study does not need to be conducted because there are no chemical groups present in the molecule which are associated with oxidizing properties and hence the classification procedure does not need to be applied.

Additional information

Appearance / physical state / colour:

Based on available data from obtained report, the appearance of Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino [2-acetamido-4,1 -phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was observed to be a solid organic compound.

Melting point/ Freezing point:

Based on the prediction done using the EPI Suite MPVPBP V1.43, the melting point of chemical Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was predicted.

The melting point of chemical Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4 -sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was estimated to be 350 ˚C.

Boiling point:

Based on the prediction done using the EPI Suite MPVPBP V1.43, the Boiling point of chemical Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was predicted.

The boiling point of chemical Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4 -sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was estimated to be 1890 ˚C.

Density:

Based on prediction done using ACD/I-Lab 2.0, the density of chemical Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino [2-acetamido-4,1 -phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was estimated to be 1.87 ± 0.1 g/cm3.

Particle size distribution (Granulometry):

The particle size distribution of Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis [5-[(4 -sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was determined by granulometric analysis with rotap sieve shaker. The particle size distribution was determined to be in the range of 147 micron to 52 micron.

Vapour pressure:

Modified Grain method (Mean of Antoine and Modified Grain methods) was used to estimate the vapour pressure of the test substance Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] using MPBPVP v1.43 of EPI SUITE.

The estimated vapour pressure of the test substance Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]] bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] at 25deg C was 0.00 Pa.

Partition coefficient:

The octanol water partition coefficent of target chemicalTetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] (CAS no. 70210-30-9).was determined to be 6.3718 dimensionless . On the basis of log Pow value the test chemicalTetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] (CAS no. 70210-30-9).was considered to be hydrophobic in nature which is also supported by the insolubilty of this chemical in water.

Water solubility:

WSKOW v1.42 was used to estimate the water solubility of the test substance Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino [2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate].

The estimated water solubility of the test substance Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]] bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] at 25 deg C was 5.03E-04 mg/l.

Based on the estimated value, the test substance Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]] bis[5 -[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was considered to be insoluble in water.

Surface tension:

In accordance with column 2 of Annex VII of the REACH regulation, the study need only be conducted if surface activity is a desired property of the chemical. The given chemical (CAS no. 70210-30-9) is used as a dye in cotton and paper industry, etc. For this use, surface activity is not an important property. Hence this study was considered for waiver.

Flash point:

Based on available data from obtained report, the flash point of Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino [2-acetamido-4,1 -phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] is determined to be greater than 360°C.

Hence on the basis of obtained value the given chemical is not classified as flammable.

Autoflammability:

Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] did not catch fire on being exposed to air at room temperature of 27°C pressure of 966 hPa. This indicates that Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4 -phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] is not auto-flammable.

Flammability:

Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] does not indicate any ignition when the flame of bunsen burner having temperature of approximately 950°C is brought in contact with it. Thus it can be concluded that Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino[2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]] bis[5-[(4 -sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] is not flammable at high temperature. However since such high temperatures are not found under normal circumstances of transportation and use, thus Tetrasodium 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis[carbonylimino [2-acetamido-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis[5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo] benzenesulphonate] was considered non-flammable for chemical safety assessment.

Explosiveness:

The study does not need to be conducted because the substance contains chemical groups associated with explosive properties which include oxygen, but the calculated oxygen balance is less than -200 i.e obtained value is -127.

Oxidising properties:

The study does not need to be conducted because there are no chemical groups present in the molecule which are associated with oxidizing properties and hence the classification procedure does not need to be applied.