Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, <2% aromatics

Flammability

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

flammability, other

Remarks:

sustained combustibility test

Type of information:

experimental study

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

Remarks:

The study was conducted in accordance with relevant test method and in compliance with known quality system (ISO 9001).

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: ASTM D4206

Deviations:

not specified

Principles of method if other than guideline:

The sustained burning of liquids study was conducted using Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, <2% aromatics

GLP compliance:

no

Remarks:

ISO 9001

Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, <2% aromatics was determined not to sustain a flame >15 seconds.

Conclusions:

The test substance does not sustain a flame >15 seconds.

Reference 2

Endpoint:

substances / mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Data waiving:

study scientifically not necessary / other information available

Justification for data waiving:

the study does not need to be conducted because the experience in production or handling shows that the substance does not react with water, e.g. the substance is manufactured with water or washed with water

Reference 3

Endpoint:

pyrophoric liquids

Data waiving:

study scientifically not necessary / other information available

Justification for data waiving:

the study does not need to be conducted because the substance is known to be stable in contact with air at room temperature for prolonged periods of time (days) and hence, the classification procedure does not need to be applied

Reference 4

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Data waiving:

study technically not feasible

Justification for data waiving:

the study does not need to be conducted because the substance is a liquid

Description of key information

Flammability: non flammable

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:

non flammable

Additional information

The flammability study is not required for liquids as flammability is assessed on the basis of flash point.

There is no indication on the basis of structure and experience in handling and use that the substance is pyrophoric (flammable in contact with air) or flammable in contact with water.

Therefore, in accordance with Section 1 of REACH Annex XI, there is no need to conduct further flammability testing.

Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, <2% aromatics was observed not to sustain a flame >15 seconds in a sustained burning test which was performed in accordance with ASTM D4206 and in compliance with known quality system (ISO 9001).

Justification for classification or non-classification

The substance is not classified as Flammable Liquid on the basis of measured flash point of 86 ± 2°C. In addition, Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, <2% aromatcis does not sustain a flame >15 seconds.