Cerium(3+) acetate

Explosiveness

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

explosive properties of explosives

Type of information:

other: Structural assessment

Adequacy of study:

key study

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment

Qualifier:

no guideline followed

Principles of method if other than guideline:

A structural examination of the test material was carried out in order to assess the requirement for further testing of the explosive potential of the compound, in accordance with the ‘Guidance on Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment – Chapter R.7a: Endpoint Specific Guidance’.

GLP compliance:

no

Remarks:

No laboratory work was performed in this study. GLP is therefore not required.

Test series:

other: Structural assessment only

Method:

other: Structural assessment only

Parameter:

other: Structural assessment only

Result:

result is considered "-" (negative)

Remarks on result:

not measured/tested

Remarks:

Structural assessment only

An examination of the structure of the test material reveals that it contains no groups which are known to be associated with explosive properties. Therefore the oxygen balance of the test material is not required.

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

The structural examination of the test material suggests it is not likely to possess explosive properties.

Executive summary:

An explosive substance may be defined as a substance which may explode under the effect of flame or which is sensitive to shock or friction. Assessments of the structure of a compound, alongside a calculation of the oxygen balance (if required), can give an indication of the likelihood of the substance possessing explosive properties.

A substance may be explosive if its molecules contain bond groupings which confer upon them explosive properties.

An examination of the structure of the test material reveals that it contains no groups which are known to be associated with explosive properties. Therefore the oxygen balance of the test material is not required.

The structural examination of the test material suggests it is not likely to possess explosive properties.

Description of key information

The structural examination of the test material suggests it is not likely to possess explosive properties.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:

non explosive

Additional information

An explosive substance may be defined as a substance which may explode under the effect of flame or which is sensitive to shock or friction. Assessments of the structure of a compound, alongside a calculation of the oxygen balance (if required), can give an indication of the likelihood of the substance possessing explosive properties.

A substance may be explosive if its molecules contain bond groupings which confer upon them explosive properties.

An examination of the structure of the test material reveals that it contains no groups which are known to be associated with explosive properties. Therefore the oxygen balance of the test material is not required.

The structural examination of the test material suggests it is not likely to possess explosive properties.

Justification for classification or non-classification

Based on the compositional description and the structural formula of the substance it can be concluded that there are no functional groups associated with explosive properties or tendencies that would indicate that this substance will manifest explosive properties. As such it is considered justified not to classify the substance with regards to potential explosive properties.