Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes, microcryst., hydrotreated

Appearance / physical state / colour

Administrative data

Endpoint:

appearance / physical state / colour

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: see 'Remark'

Remarks:

This study is classified as reliable with restriction by CONCAWE. The use of secondary sources of data is acceptable when they are based on a critical evaluation of peer-reviewed data and a consequent selection of a reliable and representative value for the property under investigation. Therefore, the values presented here are acceptable as they are from a reliable secondary source of phys chem. data

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

review article or handbook

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2010

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:

There is no guideline method for this endpoint. Data presented based on visual observation, supported by data on melting point and viscosity.

GLP compliance:

not specified

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

Paraffin and hydrocarbon waxes

IUPAC Name:

Paraffin and hydrocarbon waxes

Results and discussion

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:

solid

Form / colour / odour

Form:

not specified

Colour:

Depends on the type and degree of refining applied

Substance type:

petroleum product

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:

Paraffin and hydrocarbon waxes are solids at 20°C and 101.3 kPa.

Executive summary:

Paraffin and hydrocarbon waxes are solids at 20°C and 101.3 kPa. There is no guideline method for this endpoint. Data presented based on visual observation, supported by data on melting point and viscosity. This study received a Klimisch score of 2 and is classified as reliable with restrictions.