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Administrative data

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference
Endpoint:
flammable solids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
November 2014
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Name: RCX 14-672
Chemical Name: Methyl-2-benzoylbenzoate
Batch/Lot Number: N14003
CAS Number: 606-28-0
Description: White to light yellowish powder
Purity: >99%
Expiry date: 30 November 2015
Storage conditions: Controlled room temperature (15-25°C, below 70 RH%), protected from light and humidity
Safety Precautions: Routine safety precautions (gloves, goggles, face mask, lab coat) for unknown materials were applied to assure personnel health and safety.
Key result
Test procedure:
burning rate test: preliminary screening test
Burning time:
0 min
Remarks on result:
other: the test item did not ignite, but only melted. Based on the results of the preliminary test no further testing was required.
Interpretation of results:
non flammable
Conclusions:
The test item did not ignite, but only melted. Therefore, the substance is considered not to be flammable.
Executive summary:

The flammability of RCX 14-672. In a preliminary test, the flame from a gas burner was applied to one end of the powder train. The test item did not ignite, but only melted. Based on the results of the preliminary test no further testing was required.

Therefore, the substance is considered not to be highly flammable.

Description of key information

The substance is not flammable.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:
non flammable

Additional information

Justification for classification or non-classification