Benzonitrile, 2,3-dichloro-

Explosiveness

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Reference

Endpoint:

explosiveness, other

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

March - April 2016

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

test procedure in accordance with national standard methods with acceptable restrictions

Qualifier:

equivalent or similar to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.14 (Explosive properties)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

slightly other test methods, no thermal sensitivity

Principles of method if other than guideline:

The test substance was tested for mechanical sensitivity (shock and friction). The principles of the test methods including their deviations to the guideline are described in detail in the IUCLID field "any other information on materials and methods".

GLP compliance:

not specified

Key result

Parameter:

sensitiveness to impact: impact energy (J)

Remarks on result:

negative (not further specified)

Key result

Parameter:

sensitiveness to friction: friction load (N)

Remarks on result:

negative (not further specified)

Test series:

other: not determined

Method:

other: not determined

Parameter:

other: not determined

Result:

other: not determined

Remarks on result:

other: The study does not need to be conducted because there are no chemical groups present in the molecule which are associated with explosive porperites

Mechanical sensitivity (friction): No scorch marks on the clay plate or the wooden lag and changes in the substance were observed in all six tests.

Mechanical sensitivity (shock): No scorch marks on the driving band or the underlayment and no change of the substance at any sample were observed.

The study does not need to be conducted because there are no chemical groups present in the molecule which are associated with explosive porperites

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

The two tests for mechanical sensitivity to friction and shock showed no explosive properties of 2,3-Dichlorobenzonitrile.The study does not need to be conducted because there are no chemical groups present in the molecule which are associated with explosive porperites

Executive summary:

The study was conducted according to a slightly different method than guideline A.14 and investigated the mechanical sensitivity to friction and shock of 2,3 -Dichlorobenzonitrile. The thermal sensivity was not investigated. The results show no explosive properties of 2,3 -Dichlorobenzonitrile as the test substance is not sensitive to shock and friction.

The study does not need to be conducted because there are no chemical groups present in the molecule which are associated with explosive porperites

Description of key information

The study was conducted according to a slightly different method than guideline A.14 and investigated the mechanical sensitivity to friction and shock of 2,3 -Dichlorobenzonitrile. The thermal sensivity was not investigated. The results show no explosive properties of 2,3 -Dichlorobenzonitrile as the test substance is not sensitive to shock and friction.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:

non explosive

Justification for classification or non-classification

The study was conducted according to a slightly different method than guideline A.14 and investigated the mechanical sensitivity to friction and shock of 2,3 -Dichlorobenzonitrile. The thermal sensivity was not investigated. The results show no explosive properties of 2,3 -Dichlorobenzonitrile as the test substance is not sensitive to shock and friction. The study does not need to be conducted because there are no chemical groups present in the molecule which are associated with explosive porperites Thereforefore 2,3 -Dichlorobenzonitrile was classified as "non explosive".