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Administrative data

Endpoint:
flammable solids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2008
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2008
Report date:
2008

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))
Version / remarks:
1992
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
4-chlorophthalic anhydride
EC Number:
204-251-9
EC Name:
4-chlorophthalic anhydride
Cas Number:
118-45-6
Molecular formula:
C8-H3-Cl-O3
IUPAC Name:
5-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-1,3-dione

Results and discussion

Flammable solids
Key result
Test procedure:
burning time (test type not further specified)
Remarks on result:
other: The test substance did not ignite during the two minutes of direct contact with the hot flame from a gas burner. The test substance melted and decomposed in the presence of the flame.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The test substance was determined to be not flammable.

Executive summary:

Flammability was determined in a GLP-compliant study, performed according to EU Method A. 10. The test substance did not ignite during the two minutes of direct contact with the hot flame from a gas burner. The test substance melted and decomposed in the presence of the flame. Based on these results, it was determined that 4-Chlorophthalic Anhydride is not flammable.