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Physical & Chemical properties

Flammability

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
flammability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The study performed in accordance with Guideline, non GLP

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
other: ECHA dissemination dossier
Title:
Registered substances CAS 79-37-8
Bibliographic source:
ECHA, online query 30.12.2014

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
other: UN N.5
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Oxalyl dichloride
EC Number:
201-200-2
EC Name:
Oxalyl dichloride
Cas Number:
79-37-8
Molecular formula:
C2Cl2O2
IUPAC Name:
ethanedioyl dichloride

Results and discussion

Pyrophoric solids
Test procedure:
ignition time on contact with air
Remarks:
Ignition on contact with air refers to either Pyrophoric solids or Pyrophoric liquids depending on physical state (migrated information).
Remarks on result:
no ignition on contact with air (not further specified)
Remarks:
corresponding to 'no' in migrated source record.
Pyrophoric liquids
Test procedure:
ignition time on contact with air
Remarks:
Ignition on contact with air refers to either Pyrophoric solids or Pyrophoric liquids depending on physical state (migrated information).
Remarks on result:
no ignition on contact with air (not further specified)
Remarks:
corresponding to 'no' in migrated source record.
Substances / mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases
Remarks on result:
reaction with water (not further specified)
Remarks:
corresponding to 'yes' in migrated source record.

Any other information on results incl. tables

The rate of gas evolution was determined to be >188 L/kg.min.

Applicant's summary and conclusion