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EC number: 204-411-8 | CAS number: 120-61-6
Explosiveness
Administrative data
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Description of key information
According to theoretical considerations based on chemical structure, dimethyl terephthalate does not to possess explosive or oxidising properties. Dimethyl terephthalate is unlikely to undergo rapid decomposition accompanied by the evolution of gases or release of heat and therefore does not present a risk of explosion.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Explosiveness:
- non explosive
Additional information
Based on chemical structure, terephthalic acid does not contain any of the groups associated with explosive properties. Dimethyl terephthalate is not currently classified for transport as an explosive or oxidising substance. Dimethyl terephthalate is predicted not to possess explosive or oxidising properties. DMT is unlikely to undergo rapid decomposition accompanied by the evolution of gases or release of heat and therefore does not present a risk of explosion.
The test material is not classified according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 or Directive 67/548/EEC.
Justification for classification or non-classification
Based on chemical structure, terephthalic acid does not contain any of the groups associated with explosive properties. Dimethyl terephthalate is not currently classified for transport as an explosive or oxidising substance. Dimethyl terephthalate is predicted not to possess explosive or oxidising properties. DMT is unlikely to undergo rapid decomposition accompanied by the evolution of gases or release of heat and therefore does not present a risk of explosion.
The test material is not classified according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 or Directive 67/548/EEC.
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