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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
9 August 1995
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
capillary method
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Merpan pure
- Physical state: solid
- Analytical purity: 99.2 %
- Purity test date: 27. July 1995
- Lot/batch No.: 16-52
- Storage condition of test material: 5°C
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
> 173 - < 175 °C
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no

In 5 runs with duplicate measurements a melting range for Captan was found from 173°C to 175 °C.

Conclusions:
Captan was found to melt in range from 173 °C to 175°C.

Description of key information

Melting point of captan was determined by capillary tube method to be in a range from 173°C to 175°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
173 °C

Additional information

Melting point of captan was experimentally determined between 173°C to 175°C.