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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study without detailed documentation

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2018

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.7200 (Melting Point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Remarks:
US FDA GLP: 21 CFR 58, 1987
Type of method:
other: Capillary technique using a Stuart SMP20 Melting Point Apparatus

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Aloe vera extract
Cas Number:
85507-69-3
Molecular formula:
The decolourised extract is a UVCB, therefore it does not have a molecular formula
IUPAC Name:
Aloe vera extract
Test material form:
solid: particulate/powder

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Key result
Decomposition:
yes
Decomp. temp.:
ca. 125 °C
Sublimation:
no
Remarks on result:
other: A degree of decomposition occurred without actual melting, indicated by a colour change from light brown to darker brown

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Aloe Vera Extract powder begins to decompose at approximately 125 degrees celcius. No melting was observed in the test.