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9.2. Other information

In addition to the properties mentioned in subsection 9.1, other physical and chemical parameters shall be indicated, such as the properties listed in subsections 9.2.1 and 9.2.2, if their indication is relevant for the safe use of the substance or mixture.

9.2.1.    Information with regard to physical hazard classes

This subsection lists properties, safety characteristics and test results, which may be useful to include in the safety data sheet when a substance or mixture is classified in the respective physical hazard class. Data deemed relevant with regard to a specific physical hazard but not resulting in classification (e.g. negative test results close to the criterion), may also be appropriate to indicate.

The name of the hazard class to which the data relate may be indicated together with the data.

(a) 

Explosives

This point also applies to substances and mixtures referred to in Note 2 of section 2.1.3 of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, and to other substances and mixtures which show a positive effect if heated under confinement.

The following information may be provided:

(i) 

sensitivity to shock;

(ii) 

effect of heating under confinement;

(iii) 

effect of ignition under confinement;

(iv) 

sensitivity to impact;

(v) 

sensitivity to friction;

(vi) 

thermal stability;

(vii) 

package (type, size, net mass of substance or mixture), based on which the ‘division’ within the explosive class was assigned, or based on which the substance or mixture was exempted from classification as explosive.

(b) 

Flammable gases

As regards pure flammable gas, the following information may be provided in addition to data on the explosion limits referred to in point (g) of subsection 9.1:

(i) 

the T Ci (maximum content of flammable gas which, when mixed with nitrogen, is not flammable in air, in mol. %);

(ii) 

the fundamental burning velocity if the gas is classified as Category 1B based on fundamental burning velocity.

As regards a flammable gas mixture, the following information may be provided in addition to data on the explosion limits referred to in point (g) of subsection 9.1:

(i) 

explosion limits, if tested, or an indication of whether the classification and category assignment is based on calculation;

(ii) 

fundamental burning velocity if the gas mixture is classified as Category 1B based on fundamental burning velocity.

(c) 

Aerosols

The following total percentage (by mass) of flammable components may be provided, unless the aerosol is classified as Aerosol category 1 because it contains more than 1 % (by mass) flammable components or has a heat of combustion of at least 20 kJ/g and is not submitted to the flammability classification procedures (see the Note in Paragraph 2.3.2.2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008);

(d) 

Oxidising gases

As regards pure gas, the C i (coefficient of oxygen equivalency) as per ISO 10156 ‘Gases and gas mixtures – Determination of fire potential and oxidizing ability for the selection of cylinder valve outlets’, or as per an equivalent method, may be provided;

As regards a gas mixture, the words ‘oxidising gas Category 1 (tested as per ISO 10156 (or as per an equivalent method))’ may be indicated as regards tested mixtures, or the calculated oxidising power as per ISO 10156 or as per an equivalent method;

(e) 

Gases under pressure

As regards pure gas, critical temperature may be provided.

As regards gas mixture, pseudo-critical temperature may be provided;

(f) 

Flammable liquids

When the substance or mixture is classified as flammable liquid, data on the boiling point and flash point do not need to be provided under this point as that data are to be indicated in accordance with the subsection 9.1. Information on sustained combustibility may be provided.

(g) 

Flammable solids

The following information may be provided:

(i) 

burning rate, or burning time as regards metal powders,

(ii) 

statement on whether the wetted zone has been passed;

(h) 

Self-reactive substances and mixtures

In addition to the indication of the SADT as specified in point (j) of subsection 9.1, the following information may be provided:

(i) 

decomposition temperature,

(ii) 

detonation properties,

(iii) 

deflagration properties,

(iv) 

effect of heating under confinement,

(v) 

explosive power, if applicable;

(i) 

Pyrophoric liquids

Information on whether spontaneous ignition or charring of filter paper occurs may be provided.

(j) 

Pyrophoric solids

The following information may be provided:

(i) 

statement on whether spontaneous ignition occurs when poured or within five minutes thereafter, as regards solids in powder form,

(ii) 

statement on whether pyrophoric properties could change over time.

(k) 

Self-heating substances and mixtures

The following information may be provided:

(i) 

statement on whether spontaneous ignition occurs and the maximum temperature rise obtained,

(ii) 

results of screening tests referred to in section 2.11.4.2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, if relevant and available;

(l) 

Substances and mixtures, which emit flammable gases in contact with water

The following information may be provided:

(i) 

identity of the emitted gas, if known,

(ii) 

statement on whether the emitted gas ignites spontaneously,

(iii) 

gas evolution rate;

(m) 

Oxidising liquids

Information on whether spontaneous ignition occurs when mixed with cellulose may be provided.

(n) 

Oxidizing solids

Information on whether spontaneous ignition occurs when mixed with cellulose may be provided.

(o) 

Organic peroxides

In addition to the indication of the SADT as specified in point (j) of subsection 9.1, the following information may be provided:

(i) 

decomposition temperature,

(ii) 

detonation properties,

(iii) 

deflagration properties,

(iv) 

effect of heating under confinement,

(v) 

explosive power;

(p) 

Corrosive to metals

The following information may be provided:

(i) 

metals that are corroded by the substance or mixture,

(ii.) 

corrosion rate and statement on whether it refers to steel or aluminium,

(iii.) 

reference to other sections of the safety data sheet with regard to compatible or incompatible materials.

(q) 

Desensitised explosives

The following information may be provided:

(i) 

desensitising agent used,

(ii) 

exothermic decomposition energy,

(iii) 

corrected burning rate (Ac);

(iv) 

explosive properties of the desensitised explosive in that state.

9.2.2.    Other safety characteristics

Properties, safety characteristics and test results listed below may be useful to indicate as regards a substance or a mixture:

(a) 

mechanical sensitivity;

(b) 

self-accelerating polymerisation temperature;

(c) 

formation of explosible dust/air mixtures;

(d) 

acid/alkaline reserve;

(e) 

evaporation rate;

(f) 

miscibility;

(g) 

conductivity;

(h) 

corrosiveness;

(i) 

gas group;

(j) 

redox potential;

(k) 

radical formation potential;

(l) 

photocatalytic properties.

Other physical and chemical parameters shall be indicated if their indication is relevant for the safe use of the substance or mixture.

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