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Appearance / physical state / colour

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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:
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, although the method used is not known, the values/data 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:
1992

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
No guideline method exists for this parameter. Statement based on visual observation supported by information on softening point and viscosity.
GLP compliance:
not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Bitumen
IUPAC Name:
Bitumen
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Bitumen- Physical state: Solid or semi-solid

Results and discussion

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Form / colour / odour
Form:
not specified
Colour:
Black or dark brown
Odour:
other: no data
Substance type:
petroleum product

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Bitumen is a black or dark brown solid or semi-solid at 20°C and 101.3 kPa.
Executive summary:

Bitumen is a black or dark brown solid or semi-solid at 20°C and 101.3 kPa. No guideline method exists for this parameter. Statement based on visual observation supported by information on softening point and viscosity. This study received a Klimisch score of 2 and is classified as reliable with restriction.