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Reference
Endpoint:
auto-ignition temperature, other
Remarks:
Thermal degradation
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
Justification for type of information:
Thermal properties reported by DSC at up to 300 C
Considered valid method to look for major exothermic reaction
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Version / remarks:
Following well documented methods for thermal properties using DSC
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Differential scanning calorometry used to examine potential exotherms when heated.
GLP compliance:
no
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Batch no. SQU196
Appearance Prill
Composition Potassium benzoate > 99%
Key result
Auto-ignition temperature:
> 300 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 atm
Remarks on result:
not determinable
Conclusions:
No significant exotherm reported at up to 300 C
Decomposition was observed at > 460 C

Description of key information

No exothermic reaction by DSC

Decomposition observed at > 460 C

Key value for chemical safety assessment

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