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EC number: 203-966-3 | CAS number: 112-39-0
Flammability
Administrative data
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Description of key information
non flammable
no pyrophoricity
no flammability on contact with water
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Flammability:
- non flammable
Additional information
Based on flash point and boiling point the substance hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester (CAS 112-39-0) is a non flammable liquid.
Basedon experience in handling and use and the chemical structure pyrophoricity and flammability on contact with water are not to be expected.
Justification for classification or non-classification
No classification, the substance is a non flammable solid.
Justification: The flash point was determined for this substance inspite it is a solid. The flash point is measured to be 176 °C, therefore, the flammability of the substance is deduced from flash point. The flash point is > 60 °C.
Based on the chemical structure pyrophoricity and flammability in contact with water are not expected.
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