2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid

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Reference

Endpoint:

relative self-ignition temperature (solids)

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2009-09-02

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study with acceptable restrictions

Remarks:

Study was performed according to Test A16 of Annex V of 67/548/EEC

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.16 (Relative Self-Ignition Temperature for Solids)

Version / remarks:

Test A16 of Annex V of 67/548/EEC

Deviations:

not specified

GLP compliance:

no

Specific details on test material used for the study:

- Analytical purity: > 98% GC purity
- Lot/batch No.: 581017
- Storage condition of test material: room temperature

Key result

Relative self-ignition temperature:

> 190 °C

Remarks on result:

no self-ignition observed up to the melting point

Relative self-ignition temperature:

> 400 °C

Remarks on result:

other:

Remarks:

Test was performed up to 400°C

Conclusions:

No self-ignition was observed under the tested conditions.

Executive summary:

In a study according to 67/548/EEC A16, Bis-MPA did not self ignite until the melting point was reached.

Description of key information

In a study according to 67/548/EEC A16, Bis-MPA did not self ignite until the melting point was reached.