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Reference
Endpoint:
explosive properties of explosives
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
03 July 1990 to 05 July 1990
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.14 (Explosive properties)
Version / remarks:
EEC/79/831, Annex V
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Parameter:
sensitiveness to impact: impact energy (J)
Value:
40
Remarks on result:
not sensitive to impact using an impact energy of 40 J
Parameter:
sensitiveness to friction: friction load (N)
Value:
360
Remarks on result:
not sensitive to friction using a friction load of 360 N
Parameter:
thermal sensitivity - Koenen test: limiting diameter (mm)
Remarks:
migrated information
Value:
2
Number of fragments:
0
Remarks on result:
not thermal sensitive if heated under defined confinement
Parameter:
thermal sensitivity - Koenen test: limiting diameter (mm)
Remarks:
migrated information
Value:
6
Number of fragments:
0
Remarks on result:
not thermal sensitive if heated under defined confinement

Thermal sensitivity

Three tests were performed with a circular nozzle plate with a hole of 2 mm diameter used.

Three tests were performed with a circular nozzle plate with a hole of 6 mm diameter used.

 

Test No.

Weight of test substance (grams)

Nozzle width (mm)

t1 (sec)

t2 (sec)

Reaction

Appearance; number of fragments

1

27.2

2.0

87

300

Sparkling

/

2

27.9

2.0

93

300

Sparkling

/

3

27.5

2.0

96

300

Sparkling

/

4

28.5

6.0

77

*190

Sparkling

/

5

27.6

6.0

90

*161

Sparkling

/

6

28.0

6.0

45

*112

Sparkling

/

*bottom of the tube bulged out, nozzle plate blocked, at two tube split.

 

Mechanical sensitivity (shock)

No explosion within 6 tests using a 10 kilogram mass from a height 0.4 m.

No explosion within 6 tests using a 5 kilogram mass from a height 0.8 m.

 

Mechanical sensitivity (friction)

No explosion within 6 tests pinload with 360 newton.

 

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The test substance has no danger of explosion according to the explosive properties in the sense of Guideline EEC/79/831, test A.14.
Executive summary:

A study was conducted according to EU Guideline EEC/79/831, Annex V. Part A.14 in compliance with GLP.

Thermal sensitivity

Three tests were performed with a circular nozzle plate with a hole of 2 mm diameter used.

Three tests were performed with a circular nozzle plate with a hole of 6 mm diameter used.

 

Test No.

Weight of test substance (grams)

Nozzle width (mm)

t1(sec)

t2(sec)

Reaction

Appearance; number of fragments

1

27.2

2.0

87

300

Sparkling

/

2

27.9

2.0

93

300

Sparkling

/

3

27.5

2.0

96

300

Sparkling

/

4

28.5

6.0

77

*190

Sparkling

/

5

27.6

6.0

90

*161

Sparkling

/

6

28.0

6.0

45

*112

Sparkling

/

*bottom of the tube bulged out, nozzle plate blocked, at two tube split.

 

Mechanical sensitivity (shock)

No explosion within 6 tests using a 10 kilogram mass from a height 0.4 m.

No explosion within 6 tests using a 5 kilogram mass from a height 0.8 m.

 

Mechanical sensitivity (friction)

No explosion within 6 tests pinload with 360 newton.

The test substance has no danger of explosion according to the explosive properties in the sense of Guideline EEC/79/831, test A.14.

Description of key information

The test substance is not explosive according to the explosive properties in the sense of Guideline EEC/79/831, test A.14.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:
non explosive

Additional information

A study was conducted according to EU Guideline EEC/79/831, Annex V. Part A.14 in compliance with GLP.

Thermal sensitivity

Three tests were performed with a circular nozzle plate with a hole of 2 mm diameter used.

Three tests were performed with a circular nozzle plate with a hole of 6 mm diameter used.

 

Test No.

Weight of test substance (grams)

Nozzle width (mm)

t1(sec)

t2(sec)

Reaction

Appearance; number of fragments

1

27.2

2.0

87

300

Sparkling

/

2

27.9

2.0

93

300

Sparkling

/

3

27.5

2.0

96

300

Sparkling

/

4

28.5

6.0

77

*190

Sparkling

/

5

27.6

6.0

90

*161

Sparkling

/

6

28.0

6.0

45

*112

Sparkling

/

*bottom of the tube bulged out, nozzle plate blocked, at two tube split.

 

Mechanical sensitivity (shock)

No explosion within 6 tests using a 10 kilogram mass from a height 0.4 m.

No explosion within 6 tests using a 5 kilogram mass from a height 0.8 m.

 

Mechanical sensitivity (friction)

No explosion within 6 tests pinload with 360 newton.

The test substance has no danger of explosion according to the explosive properties in the sense of Guideline EEC/79/831, test A.14.

Justification for classification or non-classification