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Reference
Endpoint:
explosive properties of explosives
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
16/07/2002
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment
Remarks:
No guideline is cited, but test conditions are sufficiently described. The substance identification is not complete (composition missing). Therefore validation applies with restrictions.
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
DSC screening test, in accordance with UN TDG, MTC Appendix 6.
GLP compliance:
no
Key result
Parameter:
other: DSC screening test (J/g)
Value:
308

A small exotherm was recorded at ca 170°C.

A small endotherm, starting at ca 280°C, precede a wide exotherm from ca 380°C up to the maximum test temperature. The response is not a peak, after a rise up to ca 430°C the trace is then quite constant up to 500°C.

The energy released was 308 J/g (signal area).

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Based on UN MTC Appendix 6 criteria, the exothermic decomposition energy is less than 500 J/g. Therefore the acceptance procedure for Class 1 explosives need not be applied.
No additional testing is required. The substance It shall not be classified as explosive according to Regulation (EC) N°1272/2008 (CLP).
Executive summary:

The thermal stability of the test substance was tested with Differential Scanning Calorimetry, in accordance with conditions recommended in UN MTC screening procedure. An exothermal reaction was observed from ca 380°C, and still at the maximum test temperature of 500°C. In this range, the energy released was 308 J/g.

Description of key information

DSC screening test: Exothermal reaction starting from ca 380°C, but with limited decomposition energy of 308 J/g up to 500°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:
non explosive

Additional information

A reliable experimental study, conducted in accordance with conditions recommended in UN MTC screening procedures, is available. Despite restrictions due to substance characterisation, it is considered as a key study. The result is retained as key data.

No further testing is required.

Justification for classification or non-classification

The substance is NOT classified as explosive according to CLP criteria, based on screening procedures (exothermic decomposition energy < 500 J/g).