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Endpoint:
flammable solids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2016-06-27
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
During preliminary screening the gas flame was applied to the test material zirconium disilicide for 5 minutes (EC No 440/2008, method A.10.: 2 min.)
GLP compliance:
no
Key result
Test procedure:
burning rate test: preliminary screening test
Remarks on result:
other: Substance did not ignite during the preliminary screening test.

The test substance zirconium disilicide is non-combustible.

Interpretation of results:
not classified based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
The test substance zirconium disilicide is non-combustible.
Executive summary:

The test substance zirconium disilicide is non-combustible.

Description of key information

The test substance zirconium disilicide is non-combustible.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:
not classified

Additional information

Justification for classification or non-classification

Since the test substance did not ignite during the preliminary screening test it should not be considered as highly flammable and no further testing is required.