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Endpoint:
explosive properties of explosives
Type of information:
other: Expert Statement
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2015
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Expert statement
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Expert judgment based on the screening procedure as described in:
- CLP, Annex I, Part 2, paragraphs 2.1.4.2 and 2.1.4.3
- Appendix 6 of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria
- Technical Guidance Document on the Information Requirements for REACH, Part 2 EWG 1-7, REACH Implementation Project (RIP) 3.3 Phase 2, chapter 7.1.11.3
GLP compliance:
no
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Name: FAT 21036
Key result
Parameter:
other: Presence of chemical structures associated with explosive properties
Remarks on result:
other: no structures associated with explosive properties are present in the molecule
Key result
Parameter:
other: Oxygen balance
Value:
-158.91
Remarks on result:
other: slightly higher than the trigger value of -200
Key result
Parameter:
other: Determination of the exothermic decomposition energy
Remarks on result:
other: One small peak between 230 and 270 °C and a second peak between 290 and 350 °C which is considered to represent substance decomposition energy.

Screening evaluation

No experimental test data according to EU Method A.14 or comparable methods for Acid Blue 225 are available. Considering that explosive properties are associated with the presence of certain chemical groups in the molecule, a screening evaluation can be conducted aimed to identify the presence of such reactive groups within the molecular structure harvesting the capability for a rapid high energy release.

According to CLP Regulation examples of groups which may indicate explosive properties are:

- C-C unsaturation (e.g. acetylenes, acetylides, 1,2-dienes);

- C-Metal, N-Metal (e.g. Grignard reagents, organo-lithium compounds);

- Contiguous nitrogen atoms (e.g. azides, aliphatic azo compounds, diazonium salts, hydrazines,

sulphonylhydrazides);

- Contiguous oxygen atoms (e.g. peroxides, ozonides);

- N-O (e.g. hydroxyl amines, nitrates, nitro compounds, nitroso compounds, N-oxides, 1,2-oxazoles);

- N-halogen (e.g. chloramines, fluoroamines);

- O-halogen (e.g. chlorates, perchlorates, iodosyl compounds).

Analysis of the above depicted molecular structure revealed that no such chemical alert structures are present in the molecule.

Calculation of the oxygen balance according to the above mentioned formula is -158,91 and therefore higher than the trigger value of -200.

Determination of the exothermic decomposition energy

The curve displays one small peak between 230 and 270 °C and a second peak between 290 and 350 °C which is considered to represent substance decomposition energy. As a result, the overall energy release is below a critical trigger level of 500 J/g and the onset of energy release is below 500 °C.

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The substance is considered to be non-explosive according to Directive 67/548/EEC and Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 and no further testing is required.
Executive summary:

No experimental test data according to EU Method A.14 or comparable methods for Acid Blue 225 are available. Hence an expert judgment based on the screening procedure as described in below mentioned guidelines was conducted:

- CLP, Annex I, Part 2, paragraphs 2.1.4.2 and 2.1.4.3

- Appendix 6 of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria

- Technical Guidance Document on the Information Requirements for REACH, Part 2 EWG 1-7, REACH Implementation Project (RIP) 3.3 Phase 2, chapter 7.1.11.3

Analysis of the chemical structure reveals no alerts for explosive properties. The calculated chemical oxygen balance is above the trigger value of -200, but the determination of the exothermic decomposition energy demonstrated an energy release far below the critical value of 500 J/g. Therefore, the substance is considered to be non-explosive according to Directive 67/548/EEC and Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 and no further testing is required.

Description of key information

No experimental test data according to EU Method A.14 or comparable methods for Acid Blue 225 are available. Hence an expert judgment based on the screening procedure as described in below mentioned guidelines was conducted:

- CLP, Annex I, Part 2, paragraphs 2.1.4.2 and 2.1.4.3

- Appendix 6 of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria

- Technical Guidance Document on the Information Requirements for REACH, Part 2 EWG 1-7, REACH Implementation Project (RIP) 3.3 Phase 2, chapter 7.1.11.3

Analysis of the chemical structure reveals no alerts for explosive properties. The calculated chemical oxygen balance is above the trigger value of -200, but the determination of the exothermic decomposition energy demonstrated an energy release far below the critical value of 500 J/g. Therefore, the substance is considered to be non-explosive according to Directive 67/548/EEC and Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 and no further testing is required.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Explosiveness:
non explosive

Additional information

Justification for classification or non-classification

FAT 21036/G is considered to be not explosive, hence does not warrant classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.