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Explosiveness

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Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

explosive properties of explosives

Data waiving:

study scientifically not necessary / other information available

Justification for data waiving:

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

Justification for type of information:

JUSTIFICATION FOR DATA WAIVING
According to REACh Annex VII / column 2, the study does not need to be conducted if there are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecule.
Based on criteria from:
- Regulation (EC) N°1272/2008 (CLP) Annex I, §2.1.4.,
- UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Manual of Tests and Criteria (7th revised edition, 2019), Appendix 6 Screening procedures §A6.3)
- ECHA endpoint specific guidance on Information Requirements (R.7a, v6.0, July 2017, §R.7.1.11),
NO REACTIVE GROUP was identified in the chemical structure of the constituents.
Then explosive properties are not anticipated, and the acceptance procedure for Class 1 explosives shall not apply, no further testing is required.

Reference 2

Endpoint:

explosive properties of explosives

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

supporting study

Study period:

09-24 August 2010

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study with acceptable restrictions

Remarks:

The study was conducted according to an internationally recognised method, and under GLP. No deviation affected the quality of the study. The substance is adequately identified, but some data on composition is missing. Therefore validation applies with restrictions.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.14 (Explosive properties)

Version / remarks:

Regulation (EC) No 440/2008

Deviations:

no

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Not applicable

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Remarks:

issued on 12/01/2007

Specific details on test material used for the study:

Storage condition of test material: The test item was stored in a closed vessel at room temperature (20 +/-5°C).

Test series:

other: EU A14

Remarks:

equivalent to UN Test 1 (b): Koenen test

Method:

other: thermal sensitivity - Koenen test: diameter of the orifice plate 6 mm

Result:

negative, no violent effect on heating under confinement

Test series:

other: EU A14

Remarks:

equivalent to UN Test 1 (b): Koenen test

Method:

other: thermal sensitivity - Koenen test: diameter of the orifice plate 2 mm

Result:

negative, no violent effect on heating under confinement

Test series:

other: EU A14

Remarks:

equivalent to UN Test 3 (a) (ii): BAM Fallhammer

Method:

other: sensitiveness to impact: impact energy (J) 40 J

Result:

negative, no explosion

Remarks:

not sensitive to impact using an impact energy of 40 J

Test series:

other: EU A14

Method:

other: sensitiveness to friction: friction load (N)

Remarks on result:

not required

Remarks:

n/a, liquid

Table 4.14/1: Explosiveness - results

 

Method	Number of conducts	Loading	Number of positive reactions	Assessment
Thermal Sensitivity	3 with 6 mm + 3 with 2 mm	27 ml	None	not explosive
Mechanical Sensitivity (shock)	6 at 40 J	40 µl	None	not explosive
Mechanical Sensitivity (friction)	not tested

 

The following visual observations were made:

In the test for thermal sensitivity, the test item burns out with a flame. Burning time was always less than 3 minutes.

Discussion:

No signs of an explosive reaction could be observed in any of the tests.

Therefore, the test item is considered as "not explosive under the conditions of guideline EU A.14".

Interpretation of results:

study cannot be used for classification

Conclusions:

The test substance is not sensitive to heating and shock.
The test is inconclusive according to Regulation (EC) N°1272/2008 (CLP) criteria.
The test item can be considered as "Not explosive under the conditions of method EU A.14".

Executive summary:

The explosive properties of the test item were tested under GLP, according to EU A.14.

 

In the test for thermal sensitivity, no explosion was observed, with both 6 and 2 mm diameter hole. In the test for mechanical sensitivity (shock, fall hammer), no explosion was observed using a force of 40 J. The test for mechanical sensitivity (friction) was not conducted because of the liquid nature of the test item.

 

The test item can be considered as "Not explosive under the conditions of method EU A.14".

Description of key information

Testing not required, based on chemical structure.

Not explosive with regard to heat sensitivity (experimental).

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:

non explosive

Additional information

According to the screening procedure described in Regulation (EC) N°1272/2008 (CLP), the structures of the constituents do not contain any chemical group associated with explosive properties.

Therefore, no further testing is required.

Moreover, a supporting experimental study for the determination of explosive properties, with regard to sensitivity towards heat and shock (friction not required for liquids) is available. This test was conducted according to previous Directive 67/548/EEC (DSD) classification criteria, so the conclusion cannot be extrapolated to CLP criteria, as the testing strategy and study design differ significantly. Nevertheless the Koenen tube test is common, and the negative result confirms that the substance is not sensitive to heat.

Justification for classification or non-classification

The substance is NOT classified as explosive according to CLP, based on the structural formula, which is sufficient to fulfill the screening procedure exemption criteria.