Methyl valerate

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 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

Reference 2

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Data waiving:

study technically not feasible

Justification for data waiving:

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

Reference 3

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

Reference 4

Endpoint:

self-heating substances / mixtures

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

Description of key information

a.) Flammability: With a flashpoint of 25.5 °C methyl valerate is a flammable liquid, Category 3 in the sense of the CLP-Guideline.

b.) Pyrophoric properties: Methyl valerate did not deliver indications of pyrophoric properties during the realization of other tests. The determination according to UN-MTC Procedure N.3 is not necessary.

c.) Contact with water: A review of the structure suggests that there are no chemical groups present that would imply pyrophoric properties or flammability on contact with water. A review of handling and use implies no pyrophoric properties or flammability on contact with water.

d.) Self-heating substances: Methyl valerate 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.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:

flammable

Justification for classification or non-classification

Based on the data mentioned above, methyl valerate has to be classified as a flammable liquid, Category 3 in the sense of the CLP-Guideline.