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Reference
Endpoint:
explosive properties of explosives
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
22 Feb 1994 to 02 Mar 1994
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.14 (Explosive properties)
Version / remarks:
Directive 92/69/EEC
GLP compliance:
yes
Key result
Test series:
other: not reported
Remarks:
test on thermal sensitivity (effect of a flame)
Method:
other: Steel sleeve test
Parameter:
other: number of fragments with 2 mm and 6 mm plate hole
Value:
0
Result:
negative, no explosion
Remarks on result:
other: Not thermal sensitive
Key result
Test series:
other: not reported
Remarks:
test on mechanical sensitivity (shock)
Method:
UN Test 3 (a) (ii): BAM Fallhammer
Parameter:
other: explosion occurrence
Value:
0
Result:
negative, no explosion
Remarks on result:
other: Not shock sensitive

TEST ON THERMAL SENSITIVITY (EFFECT OF A FLAME): The substance is not thermally sensitive.

Test No.

nozzle-plate with 6 mm hole

nozzle-plate with 2 mm hole

explosion

number of fragments

explosion

number of fragments

1

no

-

no

-

2

no

-

no

-

3

no

-

no

-

 

TEST ON MECHANICAL SENSITIVITY (SHOCK): The substance is not shock sensitive.

Test No.

Reaction

1

negative

2

negative

3

negative

4

negative

5

negative

6

negative

 

TEST ON MECHANICAL SENSITIVITY (FRICTION)

This test was not done. The method is not suitable for liquids.

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The test substance does not have explosive properties.
Executive summary:

In accordance with EU Method A.14 and in compliance with GLP, the test substance gave negative results in tests used to determine its thermal sensitivity and sensitivity to mechanical (shock). Mechanical (friction) sensitivity was not tested as the testing metod is not suitable for liquids. The substance is not considered an explosive, as concluded from the test results on:

1. Thermal sensitivity  (effect of a flame)

2. Mechanical sensitivity (shock)

Mechanical sensitivity (friction) was not tested as the testing method is not suitable for liquids.

Description of key information

The test substance did not explode when exposed to heat and mechanical shock, EU Method A.14, Schürch 1994

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:
non explosive

Additional information

The explosiveness of the test substance has been determined based on the thermal sensitivity (effect of a flame) and mechanical sensitivity (shock) in accordance with EU Method A.14 and in compliance with GLP. It was concluded that the test substance is not explosive. Mechanical sensitivity (friction) was not tested as the testing method is not suitable for liquids.

Justification for classification or non-classification

Based on the available information, classification on explosiveness is not warranted in accordance with EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP) Regulation No. (EC) 1272/2008.