Hydrocarbons, C10-C13, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%)

Flammability

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

flammable liquids: obsolete as covered by section 'Flash point'

Type of information:

calculation (if not (Q)SAR)

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

1994

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: Extrapolated

Qualifier:

no guideline followed

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Extrapolation from published data

GLP compliance:

no

Remarks:

estimated by calculation

Interpretation of results:

other: non flammable

Remarks:

on the basis of flash point value

Conclusions:

Reported LEL and UEL are respectively 0.6 % and 7.0 % v/v.

Executive summary:

The lower explosive limit and upper explosive limit of the substance Hydrocarbons, C10-C13, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%) have been established by extrapolation of published data as respectively 0.6 and 7.0 % v/v.

The minimum flash point being higher than 60°C, the substance is considered as non flammable.

Considering the chemical structure and the experience in handling and use, pyrophoric properties and flammability on contact with water can be ruled out for this substance.

Reference 2

Endpoint:

pyrophoric liquids

Data waiving:

study scientifically not necessary / other information available

Justification for data waiving:

other:

Test procedure:

ignition time on contact with air

Remarks:

Ignition on contact with air refers to either Pyrophoric solids or Pyrophoric liquids depending on physical state (migrated information).

Remarks on result:

no ignition on contact with air (not further specified)

Remarks:

corresponding to 'no' in migrated source record.

Reference 3

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 4

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

Description of key information

The lower explosive limit and upper explosive limit of Hydrocarbons, C10 -C13, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%) have been established by extrapolation of published data as respectively 0.6 and 7.0 % v/v.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:

not classified

Additional information

According to REACH guidance R7a, the flammability of liquids is determined on basis of their flashpoint (in combination with their boiling point), their ability to emit flammable gases upon contact with water and their pyrophoricity. The minimum flash point being higher than 60 °C (see section 4.11), this substance is considered as non flammable (CLP Regulation CE 1272/2008).

The molecular structure of the constituents does not contain groups that indicate potential reactivity with water or pyrophoric properties and the experience in handling and use of this substance indicates that this is the case.

Justification for classification or non-classification

The minimum flash point is > 60°C (see section 4.11).