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Density

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Reference
Endpoint:
density, other
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2017-02-06 – 2017-02-06
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Experimental result performed using standard methods of analysis
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 109 (Density of Liquids and Solids)
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The density of test item is determined by using pyknometer. It is the ratio of mass of the unit volume of test item at a stated temperature to mass of the same volume of gas free distilled water at a stated temperature.
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
pycnometer method
Key result
Type:
density
Density:
1.438 g/cm³
Temp.:
20 °C
Remarks on result:
other: No other detail available

Method Details

Observations

Remarks if, any

Guideline

OECD 109

1stReading

2nd Reading

 

 

 

Method

Adapted from ASTM 854-02

 

 

 

Principle of method

The density of test item is determined by using pyknometer. It is the ratio of mass of the unit volume of test item at a stated temperature to mass of the same volume of gas free distilled water at a stated temperature.

 

 

 

Test temperature (°C)

-

20oC

20oC

 

Atmospheric pressure (in hPa)

-

975.6

976.2

 

Weight of empty dry pyknometer (Wp)

 

29.318

30.905

 

Weight of pyknometer filled with water (WA)

 

78.890

80.573

 

Weight of pyknometer + test Item (WPS)

 

34.422

35.894

 

Weight of pyknometer +test Item+ water (WB)

 

80.503

82.049

 

 

 

CALCULATIONS:

 

Calculated values

1st Calculation

2nd Calculation

 

Wo=WPS-WP

 

5.104

 

4.989

 

(WA-WB)

 

-1.613

 

-1.476

 

Specific gravity = WO/[WO+ (WA-WB)]

5.104/5.104 + (78.890-

80.503)

4.989/4.989 + (82.049-80.573)

 

Specific Gravity; Gs

1.4620

1.4201

Density (g/cm³)

1.4620 * 0.9982 = 1.4593

1.4201 * 0.9982 = 1.4175

Mean Density (g/cm³)

   1.4384

Conclusions:
The density of Test item was determined following OECD guideline 109 and according to the method adapted from ASTM D 854-02. The mean density of the test item was determine to be 1.4384 g/cm³ at 20°C and 975.9 hPa.
Executive summary:

The density of Test item was determined following OECD guideline 109 and according to the method adapted from ASTM D 854-02. The mean density of the test item was determine to be 1.4384 g/cm³ at 20°C and 975.9 hPa.

Description of key information

The density of Test item was determined following OECD guideline 109 and according to the method adapted from ASTM D 854-02. The mean density of the test item was determine to be 1.4384 g/cm³ at 20°C and 975.9 hPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Additional information

The density of Test item was determined following OECD guideline 109 and according to the method adapted from ASTM D 854-02. The mean density of the test item was determine to be 1.4384 g/cm³ at 20°C and 975.9 hPa.

From reliable sources density of test chemical is determine to be 1.3228 g/cm3 at temperature 25 Deg C.