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Endpoint:
explosive properties of explosives
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2004
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.14 (Explosive properties)
Principles of method if other than guideline:
UN ST/SG/AC.10.11/Rev.3 method 3a and PN-C-86010:1993
UN ST/SG/AC.10.11/Rev.3 method 3b and PN-C-86019:1994
GLP compliance:
not specified
Parameter:
other: More sensitive to shock than m-dinitrobenzene
Remarks:
migrated information
Remarks on result:
positive (not further specified)
Parameter:
other: More sensitive to friction than m-dinitrobenzene
Remarks:
migrated information
Remarks on result:
positive (not further specified)
Parameter:
other: Explosive under influence of flame
Remarks:
migrated information
Remarks on result:
negative (not further specified)
Parameter:
other: Explosive (not specified)
Remarks:
migrated information
Remarks on result:
positive (not further specified)

Explosive properties

Exothermic decomposition energy 4111 kJ/kg

Propagation of detonation 6900 m/s

Sensitivity to impact 14.7 J

Friction sensitivity above 353 N

Interpretation of results:
Division 1.1 (substances, mixtures and articles which have a mass explosion hazard) based on GHS criteria

Description of key information

Based on available data 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene is explosive.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:
explosive

Additional information

Justification for classification or non-classification