Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
Please be aware that this old REACH registration data factsheet is no longer maintained; it remains frozen as of 19th May 2023.
The new ECHA CHEM database has been released by ECHA, and it now contains all REACH registration data. There are more details on the transition of ECHA's published data to ECHA CHEM here.
Use of this information is subject to copyright laws and may require the permission of the owner of the information, as described in the ECHA Legal Notice.
EC number: 476-880-9 | CAS number: -
Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- particle size distribution (granulometry)
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study
- Remarks:
- Test method according to European Commission, Document ECB/TM/February 1996: ”Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution” Guidance Document and the EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Directorate General JRC, Joint Research Centre. “Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Leng. GLP study.
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: European Commission, Document ECB/TM/February 1996: ”Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution” Guidance Document and the EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Directorate General JRC, Joint Research Centre. “Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Leng
- GLP compliance:
- yes (incl. QA statement)
- Type of method:
- Laser scattering/diffraction
- Type of distribution:
- volumetric distribution
- Key result
- Percentile:
- D50
- Mean:
- < 6.6 µm
- Remarks on result:
- other: No source field for Standard deviation.
- No.:
- #1
- Size:
- >= 0.3 - <= 40 µm
- Remarks on result:
- other: mass median diameter < 6.6 µm.
- Conclusions:
- In conclusion, using the laser diffraction method to study the particle size of the test substance ranging between 0.3 μm and 40 μm, the mass median diameter (MMD) was determined to be < 6.6 μm.
- Executive summary:
The determination of the particle size distribution of the test substance was performed according to the European Commission, Document ECB/TM/February 1996: ”Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution” Guidance Document and the EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Directorate General JRC, Joint Research Centre. “Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution” Draft Guidance Document, EUR 20268 EN (2002), Part 5.2 “Laser scattering / diffraction” using the laser diffraction method. In conclusion, using the laser diffraction method to study the particle size of the test substance ranging between 0.3 μm and 40 μm, the mass median diameter (MMD) was determined to be < 6.6 μm.
Reference
In conclusion, using the laser diffraction method to study the particle size of the test substance ranging between 0.3 μm and 40 μm, the mass median diameter (MMD) was determined to be < 6.6 μm.
Description of key information
Key study: According to European Commission, Document ECB/TM/February 1996: ”Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution” Guidance Document and the EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Directorate General JRC, Joint Research Centre. “Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution” Draft Guidance Document, EUR 20268 EN (2002), Part 5.2 “Laser scattering / diffraction” using the laser diffraction method. GLP study.
In conclusion, using the laser diffraction method to study the particle size of the test substance ranging between 0.3 μm and 40 μm, the mass median diameter (MMD) was determined to be < 6.6 μm.
Additional information
Key study: According to European Commission, Document ECB/TM/February 1996: ”Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution” Guidance Document and the EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Directorate General JRC, Joint Research Centre. “Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution” Draft Guidance Document, EUR 20268 EN (2002), Part 5.2 “Laser scattering / diffraction” using the laser diffraction method. GLP study.
In conclusion, using the laser diffraction method to study the particle size of the test substance ranging between 0.3 μm and 40 μm, the mass median diameter (MMD) was determined to be < 6.6 μm.
Information on Registered Substances comes from registration dossiers which have been assigned a registration number. The assignment of a registration number does however not guarantee that the information in the dossier is correct or that the dossier is compliant with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (the REACH Regulation). This information has not been reviewed or verified by the Agency or any other authority. The content is subject to change without prior notice.
Reproduction or further distribution of this information may be subject to copyright protection. Use of the information without obtaining the permission from the owner(s) of the respective information might violate the rights of the owner.
