Reaction mass of octan-2-ylbenzene, octan-3-ylbenzene and octan-4-ylbenzene

Flammability

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

substances / mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Data waiving:

study scientifically not necessary / other information available

Justification for data waiving:

the study does not need to be conducted because the organic substance does not contain metals or metalloids and hence, the classification procedure does not need to be applied

the study does not need to be conducted because the experience in production or handling shows that the substance does not react with water, e.g. the substance is manufactured with water or washed with water

Justification for type of information:

JUSTIFICATION FOR DATA WAIVING
-In a statement based on structural features (see attached justification) it was concluded that the substance is ‘not highly flammable’ in contact with water.The structural formula of the substance is shown in Reference substance 'SHR 1396'.
-In accordance with UN RTDG/MTC/Appendix 6/Screening procedures/Section 5.3 for substances which in contact with water may react to emit flammable gases, no further data are required.
- In the water solubility study (see cross reference) there was no mentioning of any release of flammable gas.

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

data waiving: supporting information

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

data waiving: supporting information

Reference 2

Endpoint:

pyrophoric liquids

Data waiving:

study scientifically not necessary / other information available

Justification for data waiving:

the study does not need to be conducted because the substance is known to be stable in contact with air at room temperature for prolonged periods of time (days) and hence, the classification procedure does not need to be applied

other:

Justification for type of information:

JUSTIFICATION FOR DATA WAIVING
- In a statement based on molecular stucture (see attached justification) it was concluded that the substance has no pyrophoric properties.
- Study reports (e.g. for determination of physical and chemical properties) do not mention any pyrophoric effect during handling the substance.
- Storage conditions of the substance: at room temperature.
In accordance with UN RTDG/MTC/Appendix 6/Screening procedures/Section 5.2 for substances which may be liable to spontaneous combustion, no further data are required.

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

data waiving: supporting information

Reference 3

Endpoint:

self-heating substances / mixtures

Data waiving:

study technically not feasible

Justification for data waiving:

the study does not need to be conducted because the substance is a liquid

Justification for type of information:

Since the substance is not adsorbed onto a large surface, self-heating is not a relevant property for this substance. In general liquids are not classified as self-heating.

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

data waiving: supporting information

Description of key information

No pyrophoric properties based on experience in handling and structural features.

Not highly flammable in contact with water based on experience in handling and structural features.

Not a self-heating substance. In general liquids are not classified as self-heating.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:

not classified

Justification for classification or non-classification

Classification or non-classification according to CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008:

Not a flammable liquid (flash point is > 60°C).

Not a pyrophoric substance, the substance lacks functional groups that would imply this hazard

No classification for the hazard "Substances which in contact with water emits flammable gases', the substance lacks functional groups that would imply this hazard

Not a self-heating substance. Taken into account its high auto-igntion temperature and since the substance is not a liquid adsorbed onto a large solid, no classification is required for the CLP hazard 'self-heating'.