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Administrative data

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference
Endpoint:
explosive properties of explosives
Type of information:
read-across based on grouping of substances (category approach)
Adequacy of study:
key study
Justification for type of information:
A theoretical assessment was performed on calcium metaborate and concluded that the substance contained no functional groups imparting explosive properties. As calcium tetraborate contains the same functional groups as calcium metaborate and any variations due to the range of trigonal and tetrahedral species between the substances are not expected to lead to any changes in the explosive potential of these substances. Read-across to the theoretical statement on calcium metaborate is therefore proposed.
Key result
Parameter:
other: theoretical assessment
Remarks on result:
other: Theoretical assessment conducted.
Remarks:
No groups identified associated with explosive properties.
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Calcium tetraborate contains no functional groups imparting explosive properties. It is beyond reasonable doubt that the material will not exhibit explosive properties.
Executive summary:

According to the OECD testing methods publication, test A14 need not be carried out when examination of the structural formula establishes beyond reasonable doubt that the substance has no explosive properties. A theoretical assessment was performed on calcium metaborate and concluded that the substance contained no functional groups imparting explosive properties. As calcium tetraborate contains the same functional groups as calcium metaborate and any variations due to the range of trigonal and tetrahedral species between the substances are not expected to lead to any changes in the explosive potential of these substances. It is beyond reasonable doubt that the material will not exhibit explosive properties.

Description of key information

A theoretical assessment was performed on calcium metaborate and concluded that the substance contained no functional groups imparting explosive properties. As calcium tetraborate contains the same functional groups as calcium metaborate and any variations due to the range of trigonal and tetrahedral species between the substances are not expected to lead to any changes in the explosive potential of these substances. It is beyond reasonable doubt that the material will not exhibit explosive properties.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:
non explosive

Additional information

Justification for classification or non-classification

Examination of the structural formula for calcium metaborate indicated that there are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties. As calcium tetraborate contains the same functional groups as calcium metaborate it is expected to non-explosive too.

In addition, the substance is inorganic and the oxygen balance is therefore not applicable. Based on this combination of factors, it is beyond reasonable doubt that the material will not exhibit explosive properties. No classification is therefore required.