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Endpoint:
explosiveness
Type of information:
calculation (if not (Q)SAR)
Remarks:
Migrated phrase: estimated by calculation
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: see 'Remark'
Remarks:
An assessment of the substance was carried out based on an examination of the composition of the substance and the molecular structure of its known constituents. In addition, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) has been performed on a sample of the solid to investigate whether any significant exothermic events occur when the material is heated.
Qualifier:
no guideline required
Principles of method if other than guideline:
An assessment of the substance was carried out based on an examination of the composition of the substance and the molecular structure of its known constituents. In addition, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) has been performed on a sample of the solid to investigate whether any significant exothermic events occur when the material is heated.
GLP compliance:
no
Parameter:
other: More sensitive to shock than m-dinitrobenzene
Remarks:
migrated information
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Parameter:
other: More sensitive to friction than m-dinitrobenzene
Remarks:
migrated information
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Parameter:
other: Explosive under influence of flame
Remarks:
migrated information
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Parameter:
other: Explosive (not specified)
Remarks:
migrated information
Remarks on result:
negative (not further specified)
Interpretation of results:
non explosive
Remarks:
Migrated information
Conclusions:
It is concluded that cordierite is not explosive.
Executive summary:

An assessment of the substance was carried out based on an examination of the composition of the substance and the molecular structure of its known constituents. In addition, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) has been performed on a sample of the solid to investigate whether any significant exothermic events occur when the material is heated. It is concluded that cordierite is not explosive.

Description of key information

The substance was found to be not explosive.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:
non explosive

Additional information

An assessment of the substance was carried out based on an examination of the composition of the substance and the molecular structure of its known constituents. In addition, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) has been performed on a sample of the solid to investigate whether any significant exothermic events occur when the material is heated. It is concluded that cordierite is not explosive.

Justification for classification or non-classification

The substance does not have any structural features associated with explosiveness. In addition DSC did not show any sudden, significant exothermic events during heating such as might be expected if the substance were explosive.