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Endpoint:
flammable liquids: obsolete as covered by section 'Flash point'
Type of information:
calculation (if not (Q)SAR)
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1994
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Extrapolated
Justification for type of information:
Hydrocarbons, C12-C16, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%) straddles Hydrocarbons, C9-C14, Aliphatics, (2-25% Aromatics) and Hydrocarbons, C14-C20, Aliphatics (2-30% Aromatics). Read across justification documents have been provided for the same in Section 13 of the dossier. For this substance, a worst case scenario approach has been used for each endpoint.
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
read-across: supporting information
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Extrapolation from published data
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
estimated by calculation
Interpretation of results:
other: Flammable
Remarks:
on the basis of flash point value
Conclusions:
Reported LEL and UEL are respectively 0.6 % and 7.0 % v/v.
Executive summary:

The lower explosive limit and upper explosive limit of the substance Hydrocarbons, C9 -C12, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2 -25%) have been extrapolated as respectively 0.6 and 7.0 % v/v.

The flash point being higher than 23°C but lower than 60°C, the substance is considered as flammable.

Considering the chemical structure and the experience in handling and use, pyrophoric properties and flammability on contact with water can be ruled out for this substance.

Endpoint:
flammable liquids: obsolete as covered by section 'Flash point'
Type of information:
calculation (if not (Q)SAR)
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1994
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Extrapolated
Justification for type of information:
Hydrocarbons, C12-C16, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%) straddles Hydrocarbons, C9-C14, Aliphatics, (2-25% Aromatics) and Hydrocarbons, C14-C20, Aliphatics (2-30% Aromatics). Read across justification documents have been provided for the same in Section 13 of the dossier. For this substance, a worst case scenario approach has been used for each endpoint.
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
read-across: supporting information
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Extrapolation from published data
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
estimated by calculation
Interpretation of results:
other: non flammable
Remarks:
on the basis of flash point value
Conclusions:
Reported LEL and UEL are respectively 0.6 % and 7.0 % v/v.
Executive summary:

The lower explosive limit and upper explosive limit of the substance Hydrocarbons, C10-C13, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%) have been established by extrapolation of published data as respectively 0.6 and 7.0 % v/v.

The minimum flash point being higher than 60°C, the substance is considered as non flammable.

Considering the chemical structure and the experience in handling and use, pyrophoric properties and flammability on contact with water can be ruled out for this substance.

Endpoint:
flammable liquids: obsolete as covered by section 'Flash point'
Type of information:
other: extrapolated from published data
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1994
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Acceptable, well-documented study report which meets basic scientific principles.
Justification for type of information:
Hydrocarbons, C12-C16, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%) straddles Hydrocarbons, C9-C14, Aliphatics, (2-25% Aromatics) and Hydrocarbons, C14-C20, Aliphatics (2-30% Aromatics). Read across justification documents have been provided for the same in Section 13 of the dossier. For this substance, a worst case scenario approach has been used for each endpoint.
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
read-across: supporting information
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Extrapolated from published data.
GLP compliance:
no
Conclusions:
The flammability was determined to be 0.6-7.0% based on extrapolation from published material: Nabert and Schon, 1994.
Executive summary:

The flammability was determined to be 0.6-7.0% based on extrapolation from published material: Nabert and Schon, 1994.

Endpoint:
flammable liquids: obsolete as covered by section 'Flash point'
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
2013
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
GLP compliance:
no
Interpretation of results:
other: Non flammable
Remarks:
On the basis of flash point value
Conclusions:
Reported LEL and UEL are respectively 0.7 % and 5.0% v/v.
Executive summary:

The lower explosive limit and upper explosive limit of the substance Hydrocarbons, C12-C16, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%) have been established to be 0.7 and 5.0 % v/v, respectively. The minimum flash point being higher than 60°C, the substance is considered as non-flammable.

 

Considering the chemical structure and the experience in handling and use, pyrophoric properties and flammability on contact with water can be ruled out for this substance.

Endpoint:
substances / mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases
Data waiving:
study scientifically not necessary / other information available
Justification for data waiving:
the study does not need to be conducted because the experience in production or handling shows that the substance does not react with water, e.g. the substance is manufactured with water or washed with water
Endpoint:
flammable solids
Data waiving:
study technically not feasible
Justification for data waiving:
the study does not need to be conducted because the substance is a liquid

Description of key information

Supporting data is available for Hydrocarbons, C12-C16, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, 2-25% aromatics. Key data is read across from structural analogues such as Hydrocarbons, C9-C14 aliphatics, 2-25% aromatics and Hydrocarbons, C14-C20 aliphatic, 2-30% aromatics. Hydrocarbons, C12-C16, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%) straddles Hydrocarbons, C9-C14, Aliphatics, (2-25% Aromatics) and Hydrocarbons, C14-C20, Aliphatics (2-30% Aromatics). Read across justification documents have been provided for the same in Section 13 of the dossier. For this substance, a worst case scenario approach has been used for each endpoint.

The lower explosive limit and upper explosive limit of the substance Hydrocarbons, C9-C12, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%) have been reported by extrapolation as respectively 0.6 and 7.0 % v/v.

 

The lower explosive limit and upper explosive limit of Hydrocarbons, C10-C13, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%) have been established by extrapolation of published data as respectively 0.6 and 7.0 % v/v.

 

The extrapolated flammability range of Hydrocarbons, C14-C18, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-30%) is 0.6 to 7.0% v/v.

The lower explosive limit and upper explosive limit of the substance Hydrocarbons, C12-C16, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, aromatics (2-25%) have been established to be 0.7 and 5.0 % v/v, respectively.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:
not classified

Additional information

According to REACH guidance R7a, the flammability of liquids is determined on basis of their flashpoint (in combination with their boiling point), their ability to emit flammable gases upon contact with water and their pyrophoricity. The minimum flash point being higher than 60°C (see section 4.11), this substance is considered as non-flammable (CLP Regulation CE 1272/2008).

 

The molecular structure of the constituents does not contain groups that indicate potential reactivity with water or pyrophoric properties and the experience in handling and use of this substance indicates that this is the case.

Justification for classification or non-classification

The minimum flash point is >60°C (see section 4.11).