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Administrative data

Endpoint:
auto-flammability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Study performed according to standard protocol, but not in GLP

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2006

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: Standard PR EN 50281-2-2
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
O-acetylsalicylic acid
EC Number:
200-064-1
EC Name:
O-acetylsalicylic acid
Cas Number:
50-78-2
Molecular formula:
C9H8O4
IUPAC Name:
2-acetoxybenzoic acid
Test material form:
solid: crystalline

Results and discussion

Auto-ignition temperature (liquids / gases)
Remarks on result:
other: The substance melts before reaching its minimal inflammation temperature as layer
Relative self-ignition temperature (solids)
Remarks on result:
other: The substance melts before reaching its minimal inflammation temperature as layer

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The substance melts before reaching its minimal inflammation temperature in 5 mm layer.
Executive summary:

Two < 200 µm sieved samples of acetylsalicylic acid have been tested according to standard PR EN 50281-2-2, in a Chilworth powder layer test system, as 5 mm thick layer. The substance melts before reaching its minimal inflammation temperature.