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Administrative data

Endpoint:
relative self-ignition temperature (solids)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
01-09-2009 / 20-10-2009
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: see 'Remark'
Remarks:
This study followed the procedures indicated by internationally accepted guidelines and recommendations as Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 (A.16 Relative self-ignition temperature for solids). This study has been performed in compliance with the Swiss Ordinance relating to Good Laboratory Practice, adopted May 18th, 2005 [SR 813.112.1].

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2009
Report date:
2009

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.16 (Relative Self-Ignition Temperature for Solids)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
α-hydroxy-β,β-dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone
EC Number:
209-963-3
EC Name:
α-hydroxy-β,β-dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone
Cas Number:
599-04-2
Molecular formula:
C6H10O3
IUPAC Name:
(3R)-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyloxolan-2-one
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): R-Pantolactone
- Physical state: solid, white to yellowish
- Analytical purity: 99.6 %
- Lot/batch No.: Bx TL 00906092
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: June 2011
- Storage condition of test material: At room temperature at about 20 °C

Results and discussion

Relative self-ignition temperature (solids)
Relative self-ignition temperature:
> 400 °C
Remarks on result:
other:
Remarks:
at atm. press. of 99.3 kPa

Any other information on results incl. tables

The determination of the relative self-ignition temperature of the test item was performed according to the Council Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008,Part A, Methods for the determination of physico-chemical properties, A.16 Relative self-ignition temperature for solids.

Using a linear increase in temperature of about 0.5 °C/min, R-Pantolactone showed no relevant exothermic reaction. At the end of the measurement, R-Pantolactone was completely evaporated and the cube was empty.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
R-Pantolactone is not auto-flammable, according to the criteria as described in the guideline.
Executive summary:

During this study, the self-ignition temperature was determined. Therefore, the test item was filled into a cube and heated in an oven. The temperatures of the oven and the sample were continuously recorded while the temperature of the oven was increased to approximately 400 °C.

 

R-Pantolactone showed no exothermic reaction. R-Pantolactone is not auto-flammable, according to the criteria as described in the guideline.

 

The atmospheric pressure during the measurement was 99.3 kPa.