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Reference
Endpoint:
flammable solids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2019-06-14 to 2019-08-13
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))
Version / remarks:
2008
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: UN Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Manual of Tests and Criteria, Rev. 6 (2015) and UN-Model Regulations, Rev. 20 (2017)
Version / remarks:
2015/2017
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Key result
Test procedure:
burning rate test: preliminary screening test
Remarks on result:
substance does not ignite and propagate combustion either by burning with flame or smouldering along 200 mm of the powder train within the 2 minutes test period

Preliminary Test

The test item did not ignite at room temperature using a flame as ignition source being applied for at least 2 minutes. The test item melted and turned black.

Main Test

In the preliminary test the test item could not be ignited by a flame. Therefore, the performance of the main test was not necessary.

Interpretation of results:
not classified based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
The test item Ammonium formate could not be ignited applying a flame as ignition source for at least 2 minutes. The test item melted. The test item has to be classified neither as readily combustible solid in Class 4, Division 4.1 according to the UN Transport Regulation nor as flammable solid according to GHS / CLP Regulation EC 1272/2008 Annex 1: 2.7.
Executive summary:

The test item was tested according to Regulation EC No. 440/2008, Part A, A.10., UN Transport Regulation (Class 4, Division 4.1) and GHS / CLP Regulation EC 1272/2008 (Annex 1: 2.7), in order to assess whether the test item is highly flammable solid. Therefore, the test item was filled in a mould of a length of 250 mm, an inner height of 10 mm and a thickness of 20 mm.

As ignition source, a flame was applied on the test item until it ignites or for at least 2 minutes (for metal dusts and metal alloys 5 minutes). Since the test item could not be ignited by a flame the main test was not performed. The test item is not classified as highly flammable according to Regulation EC No. 440/2008, Part A, A.10., UN Transport Regulation (Class 4, Division 4.1) and GHS / CLP Regulation EC 1272/2008 (Annex 1: 2.7).

Description of key information

The test item Ammonium formate could not be ignited applying a flame as ignition source for at least 2 minutes. The test item melted. The test item has to be classified neither as readily combustible solid in Class 4, Division 4.1 according to the UN Transport Regulation nor as flammable solid according to GHS / CLP Regulation EC 1272/2008 Annex 1: 2.7.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:
not classified

Additional information

Justification for classification or non-classification