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Physical & Chemical properties

Explosiveness

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Description of key information

According to theoretical considerations based on chemical structure, isophthalic acid does not to possess explosive or oxidising properties.  Isophthalic acid 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

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Justification for classification or non-classification

Based on chemical structure, isophthalic acid does not contain any of the groups associated with explosive properties. The molecular weight of IPA is 166 and the calculated oxygen balance value is -145%. Isophthalic acid is not classified for transport as an explosive or oxidising substance. Isophthalic acid is predicted not to possess explosive or oxidising properties. IPA 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.