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Explosiveness

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Reference
Endpoint:
explosive properties of explosives
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
From 2 November 2011 to 03 January 2012
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.14 (Explosive properties)
Version / remarks:
Reg. 440/2008
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Key result
Parameter:
sensitiveness to friction: friction load (N)
Value:
360
Remarks on result:
not sensitive to friction using a friction load of 360 N
Remarks:
No sign of explosion during the 6 assays.
Key result
Parameter:
sensitiveness to impact: impact energy (J)
Value:
40
Remarks on result:
not sensitive to impact using an impact energy of 40 J
Remarks:
No signs of explosion during the 6 assays.
Key result
Parameter:
thermal sensitivity - Koenen test: diameter of the orifice plate
Number of fragments:
0
Remarks on result:
not thermal sensitive if heated under defined confinement
Remarks:
No signs of explosion during the 6 assays using a nozzle plate with a hole of 6 mm diameter (3 tests) and a hole of 2 mm diameter (3 tests).
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The test item was not considered to have explosive properties in the conditions of the test.
Executive summary:

The test item was tested for its explosive properties according to the EC A.14 method and following the GLP.

Mechanical sensitivity (friction) : No friction sensitivity of the test item submitted to 6 assays with a loading of 360 Newtons.

Mechanical sensitivity (shock) : No shock sensitivity of the test item submitted to 6 assays using a mass of 10 kg falling of 0.4 m.

Heat sensitivity : No heat sensitivity of the test item.

The test item was not considered to have explosive properties in the conditions of the test.

Description of key information

The test item, "Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall, extracted" showed neither mechanical sensitivity to friction and to shock, nor sensitivity to heat.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:
non explosive

Additional information

The test item was tested for its explosive properties according to the EC A.14 method and following the GLP.

Mechanical sensitivity (friction) : No friction sensitivity of the test item submitted to 6 assays with a loading of 360 Newtons.

Mechanical sensitivity (shock) : No shock sensitivity of the test item submitted to 6 assays using a mass of 10 kg falling of 0.4 m.

Heat sensitivity : No heat sensitivity of the test item.

The test item was not considered to have explosive properties in the conditions of the test.

Justification for classification or non-classification

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