Mecoprop

Flammability

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

11 February 1999 to 16 April 1999

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EPA OPPTS 830.6315 (Flammability)

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes

Key result

Test procedure:

burning rate test over 100 mm length

Burning time:

2 min

Remarks on result:

substance does not ignite and propagate combustion either by burning with flame or smouldering along 200 mm of the powder train within the 2 minutes test period

Remarks:

The test material charred and melted but failed to ignite.

The test material charred and melted but failed to ignite.

Interpretation of results:

other: Not classified according to EU criteria.

Conclusions:

Under the conditions of the study the test material was not flammable.

Executive summary:

The flammability of the test material was assessed according to EEC Method A.10 and EPA OPPTS Method 830.6315 and in compliance with GLP

The metal mould of triangular cross-section of 20 mm base and 10 mm height and 250 mm in length, was loosely filled with test material and dropped three times from a height of 2 cm onto a solid surface. The mould was removed from its holder and excess substance scraped off with a straight edge. An asbestos substitute board was placed on the mould, the apparatus inverted, and the mould removed. The board was placed behind a screen, across the line of draught in a fume cupboard. A hot flame (minimum diameter 5 mm) was applied to one end of the pile for 2 minutes.

The test material charred and melted but failed to ignite.

Under the conditions of the study the test material was not flammable.

Reference 2

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

supporting study

Study period:

30 September to 1 December 1994

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study without detailed documentation

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Test procedure:

burning rate test: preliminary screening test

Remarks on result:

other: Localised combustion with practically no spreading was observed.

Preliminary Test

Localised combustion with practically no spreading was observed.

Interpretation of the Result

The test material is not considered highly flammable.

Interpretation of results:

other: Not classified according to EU criteria.

Conclusions:

Under the conditions of the study the test material is considered not highly flammable.

Executive summary:

The flammability of the test material was assessed according to EU Method A.10 and in compliance with GLP.

The test material in its commercial form is made into a pile. An attempt is then made to ignite the sample under defined conditions and the burning time is measured.

Localised combustion with practically no spreading was observed.

Under the conditions of the study the test material is considered not highly flammable.

Reference 3

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

11 April 1990 to 20 August 1990

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes

Key result

Test procedure:

burning rate test: preliminary screening test

Burning time:

0 min

Remarks on result:

other: The test material melted when the flame was applied forming a brown, viscous liquid, but burning was not sustained when the flame was removed. The test material is non-flammable.

The test material melted when the flame was applied forming a brown, viscous liquid, but burning was not sustained when the flame was removed. The test material is non-flammable.

Interpretation of results:

other: Not classified according to EU criteria.

Conclusions:

Under the conditions of the study the test material is non-flammable.

Executive summary:

The flammability of the solid test material was assessed according to EEC Method A10 and in compliance with GLP.

The test material was formed into a pile 250 mm long and six attempts made to ignite one end of the pile.

The test material melted when the flame was applied forming a brown, viscous liquid, but burning was not sustained when the flame was removed.

Under the conditions of the study the test material is non-flammable.

Reference 4

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

supporting study

Study period:

27 February 1989

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study without detailed documentation

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

not specified

Key result

Test procedure:

burning rate test: preliminary screening test

Burning time:

0 min

Remarks on result:

other: Under test conditions no burning was observed.

Under test conditions no burning was observed.

Interpretation of results:

other: Not classified according to EU criteria.

Conclusions:

Under the conditions of the study the test material is not considered highly flammable

Executive summary:

The flammability of the test material was assessed according to EEC Method A.10.

The substance in its commercial form was made into a pile. An attempt was then made to ignite the sample under defined conditions and the burning time was measured.

Under the conditions of the study the test material is not considered highly flammable

Reference 5

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

Justification for type of information:

In accordance with point 1 of REACH Annex XI, it is considered justified to omit the testing for substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases. Testing does not appear scientifically necessary as under conditions where the test material is in contact with water, no ignition and/or liberation of flammable gases is observed. The absence of structural alerts furthermore confirms that it is highly unlikely that the test material is flammable in contact with water.

Reference 6

Endpoint:

pyrophoric solids

Data waiving:

study scientifically not necessary / other information available

Justification for data waiving:

the study does not need to be conducted because the substance is known to be stable in contact with air at room temperature for prolonged periods of time (days) and hence, the classification procedure does not need to be applied

Justification for type of information:

In accordance with point 1 of REACH Annex XI, it is considered justified to omit the testing for pyrophoric properties. Testing does not appear scientifically necessary as in the daily use and handling of the test material, during which continuous exposure to air can occur, no spontaneous ignition is observed. The absence of structural alerts furthermore confirms that it is highly unlikely that the test material possesses pyrophoric properties.

Reference 7

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Type of information:

read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)

Adequacy of study:

key study

Justification for type of information:

Read-across to structurally similar supporting substance.

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

read-across source

Test procedure:

burning rate test over 100 mm length

Burning time:

2 min

Remarks on result:

substance does not ignite and propagate combustion either by burning with flame or smouldering along 200 mm of the powder train within the 2 minutes test period

Remarks:

The test material charred and melted but failed to ignite.

Reference 8

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Type of information:

read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)

Adequacy of study:

supporting study

Justification for type of information:

Read-across to structurally similar supporting substance.

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

read-across source

Test procedure:

burning rate test: preliminary screening test

Burning time:

0 min

Remarks on result:

other: Under test conditions no burning was observed.

Reference 9

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Type of information:

read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)

Adequacy of study:

supporting study

Justification for type of information:

Read-across to structurally similar supporting substance.

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

read-across source

Test procedure:

burning rate test: preliminary screening test

Remarks on result:

other: Localised combustion with practically no spreading was observed.

Reference 10

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Type of information:

read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)

Adequacy of study:

key study

Justification for type of information:

Read-across to structurally similar supporting substance.

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

read-across source

Test procedure:

burning rate test: preliminary screening test

Burning time:

0 min

Remarks on result:

other: The test material melted when the flame was applied forming a brown, viscous liquid, but burning was not sustained when the flame was removed. The test material is non-flammable.

Description of key information

Flammability (Solids)

Read-Across Study: Comb (2000)

Under the conditions of the study the test material was not flammable

Read-Across Study: O'Connor (1990)

Under the conditions of the study the test material is non-flammable.

Read-Across Supporting Study: Löffler (1994)

Under the conditions of the study the test material is considered not highly flammable.

Read-Across Supporting Study: Löffler (1989)

Under the conditions of the study the test material is not considered highly flammable

Flammability (Contact with Water):

In accordance with point 1 of REACH Annex XI, it is considered justified to omit the testing for substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases. Testing does not appear scientifically necessary as under conditions where the test material is in contact with water, no ignition and/or liberation of flammable gases is observed. The absence of structural alerts furthermore confirms that it is highly unlikely that the test material is flammable in contact with water.

Flammability (Pyrophoric Solids):

In accordance with point 1 of REACH Annex XI, it is considered justified to omit the testing for pyrophoric properties. Testing does not appear scientifically necessary as in the daily use and handling of the test material, during which continuous exposure to air can occur, no spontaneous ignition is observed. The absence of structural alerts furthermore confirms that it is highly unlikely that the test material possesses pyrophoric properties.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:

not classified

Additional information

Flammability, Solids:

Read-Across Study: O'Connor (1990)

The flammability of the solid test material was assessed according to EEC Method A10 and in compliance with GLP. The study was awarded a reliability score of 1 in accordance with the criteria set forth by Klimisch et al. (1997).

The test material was formed into a pile 250 mm long and six attempts made to ignite one end of the pile.

The test material melted when the flame was applied forming a brown, viscous liquid, but burning was not sustained when the flame was removed.

Under the conditions of the study the test material is non-flammable.

Read-Across Study: Comb (2000)

The flammability of the test material was assessed according to EEC Method A.10 and EPA OPPTS Method 830.6315 and in compliance with GLP. The study was awarded a reliability score of 1 in accordance with the criteria set forth by Klimisch et al. (1997).

The metal mould of triangular cross-section of 20 mm base and 10 mm height and 250 mm in length, was loosely filled with test material and dropped three times from a height of 2 cm onto a solid surface. The mould was removed from its holder and excess substance scraped off with a straight edge. An asbestos substitute board was placed on the mould, the apparatus inverted, and the mould removed. The board was placed behind a screen, across the line of draught in a fume cupboard.A hot flame (minimum diameter 5 mm) was applied to one end of the pile for 2 minutes.

The test material charred and melted but failed to ignite.

Under the conditions of the study the test material was not flammable.

Read-Across Supporting Study: Löffler (1994)

The flammability of the test material was assessed according to EU Method A.10 and in compliance with GLP. The study was awarded a reliability score of 2 in accordance with the criteria set forth by Klimisch et al. (1997).

The test material in its commercial form is made into a pile. An attempt is then made to ignite the sample under defined conditions and the burning time is measured.

Localised combustion with practically no spreading was observed.

Under the conditions of the study the test material is considered not highly flammable.

Read-Across Supporting Study: Löffler (1989)

The flammability of the test material was assessed according to EEC Method A.10. The study was awarded a reliability score of 2 in accordance with the criteria set forth by Klimisch et al. (1997).

The substance in its commercial form was made into a pile. An attempt was then made to ignite the sample under defined conditions and the burning time was measured.

Under the conditions of the study the test material is not considered highly flammable

Justification for classification or non-classification

In accordance with the criteria for classification as defined in Annex I, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, the material does not require classification with respect to flammability.