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Endpoint:
substances / mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
November 2017
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study without detailed documentation
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.12 (Flammability (Contact with Water))
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
no
Key result
Test procedure:
other: not specified
Remarks on result:
no reaction with water observed

The sample does not produce flammable gases under any circumstances when in contact with water.

Interpretation of results:
not classified based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
In a study performed according to EC440/2008-A.12, Potassium ferricyanide did not ignite in contact with water.
Endpoint:
pyrophoric solids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
November 2017
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study without detailed documentation
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.13 (Pyrophoric Properties of Solids and Liquids)
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
no
Key result
Remarks on result:
no ignition on contact with air (not further specified)

Sample did not ignite during any of the repetitions

Interpretation of results:
not classified based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
In a study performed according to EC440/2008-A.13., Potassium ferricyanide did not ignite in contact with air.
Endpoint:
flammable solids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
November 2017
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study without detailed documentation
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))
GLP compliance:
no
Key result
Test procedure:
burning rate test: preliminary screening test
Remarks on result:
substance does not ignite and propagate combustion either by burning with flame or smouldering along 200 mm of the powder train within the 2 minutes test period

The sample did not burn or smoulder.

Interpretation of results:
not classified based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
The substance is not a flammable solid.

Description of key information

In a study performed according to EC440/2008-A.10, Potassium ferricyanide was considered not highly flammable.

In a study performed according to EC440/2008-A.12, Potassium ferricyanide did not ignite in contact with water.

In a study performed according to EC440/2008-A.13., Potassium ferricyanide did not ignite in contact with air.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:
not classified

Additional information

Justification for classification or non-classification

Based on the results of the available studies, the substance does not need to be classified for any flammability hazard.