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Administrative data

Endpoint:
stability: thermal, sunlight, metals, other
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
other information
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2000
Report date:
2000

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
DSC

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
α,α,α,2-tetrachlorotoluene
EC Number:
218-377-7
EC Name:
α,α,α,2-tetrachlorotoluene
Cas Number:
2136-89-2
Molecular formula:
C7H4Cl4
IUPAC Name:
1-chloro-2-(trichloromethyl)benzene

Results and discussion

Any other information on results incl. tables

Three samples (11.7, 14.3 and 15.0 mg) showed exothermic decomposition starting at 350°C.

Mean enthalpy of decomposition was determined at -160 J/g.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Exothermic decomposition started at 350°C.