(E)-3-(benzyl(4-((4-nitrophenyl)diazenyl)phenyl)amino)propanenitrile

Explosiveness

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Reference

Endpoint:

explosive properties of explosives

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

5 October to 13 November 1998

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.14 (Explosive properties)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Parameter:

thermal sensitivity - Koenen test: diameter of the orifice plate

Remarks:

Three tests were performed with a circular nozzle plate with a hole of 2 mm diameter

Remarks on result:

not thermal sensitive if heated under defined confinement

Parameter:

sensitiveness to impact: impact energy (J)

Remarks:

6 tests using a 10 kilogram mass from a height 0.4 m

Remarks on result:

not sensitive to impact using an impact energy of 40 J

Parameter:

sensitiveness to friction: friction load (N)

Remarks:

6 tests pinload with 360 newton

Remarks on result:

not sensitive to friction using a friction load of 360 N

Explosive properties

Thermal sensitivity

Three tests were performed with a circular nozzle plate with a hole of 2 mm diameter used.

 

Test No.	weight of test substance (grams)	nozzle width (mm)	t, (sec)	t2(sec)	reaction	appearance; number of fragments
1	13.8	2.0	21.3	>300	fizzing	tube unchanged
2	13.6	2.0	21.6	>300	fizzing	tube unchanged
3	13.6	2.0	20.8	>300	fizzing	tube unchanged

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

The substance was found to be non-explosive.

Executive summary:

Study data conducted to Guideline 92/69/EEC of 31 July 1992, Annex.Part A:Methods for the determination of physico-chemical properties. A.14. Explosvie properties in accordance to GLP and reported with a GLP certificate.

The method comprises three parts:

a)           a test of thermal sensitivity:

b)           a test of mechanical sensitivity with respect to shock;

c)           a test of mechanical sensitivity with respect to friction-Thermal sensitivity

The substance was found to be non-explosive

Description of key information

The substance was found to be non-explosive.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:

non explosive

Additional information

Study data conducted to Guideline 92/69/EEC of 31 July 1992, Annex.Part A:Methods for the determination of physico-chemical properties. A.14. Explosvie properties in accordance to GLP and reported with a GLP certificate.

The method comprises three parts:

1. a)           a test of thermal sensitivity:


2. b)           a test of mechanical sensitivity with respect to shock;


3. c)           a test of mechanical sensitivity with respect to friction

The substance proved not to be explosive in these tests.