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Reference
Endpoint:
explosive properties of explosives
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
16 Dec 1991 to 18 Dec 1991
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.14 (Explosive properties)
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 holes
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
Key result
Test series:
other: not reported
Remarks:
test on mechanical sensitivity (friction)
Method:
UN Test 3 (b) (i): BAM friction apparatus
Parameter:
other: explosion occurrence
Value:
0
Result:
negative, no explosion
Remarks on result:
other: Not friction sensitive

RESULTS

- Thermal stress:

The substance is not thermally sensitive. See also Table 1 in “Any other information on results incl. tables”.

- Mechanical stress by shock:

The substance is not shock sensitive. See also Table 2 in “Any other information on results incl. tables”.

- Mechanical stress by friction:

The substance is not sensitive to friction. See also Table 3 in “Any other information on results incl. tables”.

Table 1 Thermal sensistivity (effect of a flame)

Test no

Nozzle-plate with 2 mm hole

 

Nozzle-plate with 6 mm hole

explosion

nr of fragments

 

explosion

nr of

fragments

1

no

-

 

no

-

2

no

-

 

no

-

3

no

-

 

no

-

 

Table 2 Mechanical Sensitivity (shock)

Test no

Reaction

1

negative

2

negative

3

negative

4

negative

5

negative

6

negative

Table 3 Mechanical Sensitivity (friction)

Test no

Reaction

1

negative

2

negative

3

negative

4

negative

5

negative

6

negative
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 for determining thermal and mechanical (both shock and friction) sensitivity.

Therefore the test substance is not classified as an explosive.

Description of key information

The test substance did not explode when exposed to heat, mechanical shock or friction, EC Test A.14, Schürch 1992.

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 (both shock and friction) in accordance with EU Method A.14 and in compliance with GLP. It was concluded that the test substance is not explosive.

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.