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Viscosity

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Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2009
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D445
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Temp.:
other: 30.0°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
18
Remarks on result:
other: Kinematic viscosity 1 mm²/s = 1 cSt (St = Stokes)
Temp.:
other: 38.0°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
14
Remarks on result:
other: Kinematic viscosity 1 mm²/s = 1 cSt (St = Stokes)
Temp.:
other: 49.0°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
10.8
Remarks on result:
other: Conversion of viscosities Dynamic viscosity 1 mPas = 1 cP (P = Poise) Kinematic viscosity 1 mm²/s = 1 cSt (St = Stokes)
Temp.:
other: 100.0°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
2.2
Remarks on result:
other: Kinematic viscosity 1 mm²/s = 1 cSt (St = Stokes)

Measurement (repeat determination)

Measurement Temperature:30°C / 30°C

Viscometer Constant:0.00998 / 0.00967

Measured Flow Time:1800.04 seconds / 1800.07 seconds

Kinematic Viscosity:18.004 centistokes / 18.007 centistokes

Mean Kinematic Viscosity: 18.006 centistokes

Measurement (repeat determination)

Measurement Temperature:38°C / 38°C

Viscometer Constant:0.00998 / 0.00967

Measured Flow Time:1400.04 seconds / 1400.07 seconds

Kinematic Viscosity:14.004 centistokes / 14.007 centistokes

Mean Kinematic Viscosity: 14.006 centistokes

Measurement (repeat determination)

Measurement Temperature:49°C / 49°C

Viscometer Constant:0.00998 / 0.00967

Measured Flow Time:1080.04 seconds / 1080.07 seconds

Kinematic Viscosity:10.804 centistokes / 10.807 centistokes

Mean Kinematic Viscosity: 10.806 centistokes

Measurement (repeat determination)

Measurement Temperature:100°C / 100°C

Viscometer Constant:0.00998 / 0.00967

Measured Flow Time:220.04 seconds / 220.07 seconds

Kinematic Viscosity:2.204 centistokes / 2.207 centistokes

Mean Kinematic Viscosity: 2.206 centistokes

Conclusions:
The viscosity of Alcohols, C12-14 was determined according ASTM D 445. The viscosity was determined to be 2.2 mm²/s at 100 °C. The viscosity was determined to be 18 mm²/s at 30 °C , 14 mm²/s at 38 °C and 10.8 mm²/s at 49 °C.
Executive summary:

The viscosity of Alcohols, C12-14 was determined according ASTM D 445. The viscosity was determined to be 2.2 mm²/s at 100 °C. The viscosity was determined to be 18 mm²/s at 30 °C , 14 mm²/s at 38 °C and 10.8 mm²/s at 49 °C.

Description of key information

The viscosity of Alcohols, C12-14 was determined according ASTM D 445. The viscosity was determined to be 2.2 mm²/s at 100 °C. The viscosity was determined to be 18 mm²/s at 30 °C , 14 mm²/s at 38 °C and  10.8 mm²/s at 49 °C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:
18 mm²/s (static)
at the temperature of:
20 °C

Additional information

The viscosity of Alcohols, C12-14 was determined according ASTM D 445. The viscosity was determined to be 2.2 mm²/s at 100 °C. The viscosity was determined to be 18 mm²/s at 30 °C , 14 mm²/s at 38 °C and 10.8 mm²/s at 49 °C.