Calcium neodecanoate

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 substance is known to be soluble in water to form a stable mixture

Reference 2

Endpoint:

pyrophoric solids

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

Reference 3

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Data waiving:

study scientifically not necessary / other information available

Justification for data waiving:

other:

Description of key information

Calcium neodecanoate can be designated as not highly flammable, has no pyrophoric properties and does not emit flammable gases in contact with water.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:

not classified

Additional information

- Testing for Flammability solids (A.10):

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XI, Section 1, testing of flammability is not considered to be required for calcium neodecanoate, since it is an inorganic metal carboxylate containing the metal cation in the highest oxidised status (Ca 2+) and an anion of an acid which is less susceptible to any form of oxidation than magnesium neodecanoate (i.e. a lower hydro-carbon content 90.6 %). A test on flammability according to EC method A.10. was conducted for magnesium neodecanoate which is also an inorganic metal carboxylate with a higher hydrocarbon content (93.9 %) and a cation in the highest oxidation state (Mg 2+) resulting in not highly flammable (see supporting information – IUCLID section 4.13). Calcium neodecanoate can thus be designated as non-flammable (Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment Chapter R.7a: Endpoint specific guidance, section R.7.1.10.3). In addition, long-term industrial experience in handling indicates that calcium neodecanoate is not flammable.

- Testing for flammability in contact with water (A.12) is not considered to be required, because calcium neodecanoate does not contain groups that might lead to a reaction with water or damp air, leading to the development of dangerous amounts of gas or gases which may be highly flammable

- Testing of pyrophoric properties of solids and liquids (A.13) is not considered to be required, since calcium neodecanoate is stable at ambient temperature. It does not contain any chemical group that might lead to spontaneous ignition a short time after coming in contact with air at room temperature (approx. 20 °C)

Justification for classification or non-classification

Calcium neodecanoate does not need to be classified according to CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 since it is not highly flammable.