[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carbonitrile, 4'-[(1,4'-dimethyl-2'-propyl[2,6'-bi-1H-benzimidazol]-1'-yl)methyl]-

Flammability

Administrative data

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

14 December 2005 - 24 January 2006

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: The study was conducted in GLP compliance and in accordance with several internationally established guidelines (EEC, EPA, see below).

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2006

Report date:

2006

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Test guideline 1

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))

Test guideline 2

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EPA OPPTS 830.6315 (Flammability)

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

-

EC Number:

480-420-2

EC Name:

-

Cas Number:

144702-27-2

Molecular formula:

C33 H29 N5

IUPAC Name:

4'-{[4-methyl-6-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl)-2-propyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl]methyl}-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carbonitrile

Details on test material:

- Name of test material (as cited in study report): BIBR 277 Nitril
- Molecular formula (if other than submission substance): C33H29N5
- Molecular weight (if other than submission substance): 495.6 g/mol
- Structural formula attached as image file (if other than submission substance): see reference substance
- Physical state: solid; slight yellowish
- Analytical purity: 99.7 %
- Purity test date: 17. october 2005
- Lot/batch No.: T02/03
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: april 2006
- Storage condition of test material: at room temperature, dark and dry

Results and discussion

Pyrophoric solids

Test procedure:

ignition time on contact with air

Remarks:

Ignition on contact with air refers to either Pyrophoric solids or Pyrophoric liquids depending on physical state (migrated information).

Remarks on result:

no ignition on contact with air (not further specified)

Remarks:

corresponding to 'no' in migrated source record.

Pyrophoric liquids

Test procedure:

ignition time on contact with air

Remarks:

Ignition on contact with air refers to either Pyrophoric solids or Pyrophoric liquids depending on physical state (migrated information).

Remarks on result:

no ignition on contact with air (not further specified)

Remarks:

corresponding to 'no' in migrated source record.

Substances / mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Remarks on result:

no reaction with water observed

Remarks:

corresponding to 'no' in migrated source record.

Any other information on results incl. tables

The test item did not ignite in the preliminary test and therefore is not considered highly flammable. No further testing is required.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

non flammable

Remarks:

Migrated information

Conclusions:

The test substance was not considered highly flammable according to the EC Regulation No 440/2008, Method A.10.

Executive summary:

The flammability (solids) of the test item BIBR 277 Nitril was performed according to EC method A.10. The test item is not highly flammable solid according to the EC Regulation No. 440/2008 A.10.