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Administrative data

Endpoint:
relative self-ignition temperature (solids)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2018
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2018
Report date:
2018

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.16 (Relative Self-Ignition Temperature for Solids)
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Tungsten disilicide
EC Number:
234-909-0
EC Name:
Tungsten disilicide
Cas Number:
12039-88-2
Molecular formula:
Si2W
IUPAC Name:
Tungsten disilicide
Test material form:
solid: particulate/powder
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Batch number: 171130

Results and discussion

Relative self-ignition temperature (solids)
Relative self-ignition temperature:
> 400 °C

Any other information on results incl. tables

There was no flame observed arising out from the sample cube or steep rise in the temperature of the test item when the oven temperature was raised up to 400°C with a controlled heating. It was observed that the test item did not ignite below 400°C.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The relative self-ignition of Tungsten disilicide is > 400 °C.
Executive summary:

There was no flame observed arising out from the sample cube or steep rise in the temperature of the test item when the oven temperature was raised up to 400°C with a controlled heating. It was observed that the test item did not ignite below 400°C.