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Reference
Endpoint:
flammable gases
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Peer-reviewed database
Qualifier:
no guideline available
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Experimental determination
GLP compliance:
not specified
Parameter:
lower explosion limit
Value:
2.8 % (not further specified)
Parameter:
upper explosion limit
Value:
14.4 % (not further specified)

Test substance is an extremely flammable liquefied gas.

Lower explosion limit: 2,8 Vol.-%; 52  g/m³.
Upper explosion limit: 14,4 Vol.-%; 270 g/m³.

Interpretation of results:
extremely flammable liquified gas
Conclusions:
Test substance is an extremely flammable liquefied gas.
Lower explosion limit: 2,8 Vol.-%; 52  g/m³. Upper explosion limit: 14,4 Vol.-%; 270 g/m³.
Executive summary:

Test substance is an extremely flammable liquefied gas.

Lower explosion limit: 2,8 Vol.-%; 52  g/m³.
Upper explosion limit: 14,4 Vol.-%; 270 g/m³.

Description of key information

The upper explosion limit is given as 2.8 Vol.-% at a density of 52 g/m³ and a lower exposion limit of 14.4 Vol.-% at 270 g/m³.

In accordance to REACH, Annex VII, Section 7.10, column 2, pyrophoric properties and flammability on contact with water are not applicable for gases.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:
extremely flammable liquified gas

Additional information

The peer-reviewed database GESTIS presents the information of dimethylamine to be an extremely flammable liquefied gas.

Justification for classification or non-classification