Octadecan-1-ol

Viscosity

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

viscosity

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2009-09-29

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

test procedure in accordance with national standard methods with acceptable restrictions

Remarks:

Test procedure in accordance with national standard methods (ASTM) without GLP.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: ASTM D445

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

no

Type of method:

capillary viscometer (static)

Key result

Temp.:

other: 100.0°C

Parameter:

kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)

Value:

4.006

Measurement(repeat determination)

Measurement Temperature:100°C / 100°C

Viscometer Constant:0.00998 / 0.00967

Measured Flow Time:401.2 seconds / 414.2 seconds

Kinematic Viscosity:4.004 centistokes / 4.007 centistokes

Mean Kinematic Viscosity:4 .006 centistokes

Conclusions:

A kinematic viscosity value of 4.006 mm²/s at 100°C was determined for the substance according to ASTM D 445. The result is considered to be reliable.

Executive summary:

Octadecan-1-ol was determined according ASTM D 445. The viscosity was determined to be 4.006 mm²/s at 100 °C.

Description of key information

The kinematic viscosity of octadecan-1-ol is 4.006 mm²/s at 100°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:

4.006 mm²/s (static)

at the temperature of:

100 °C

Additional information

The kinematic viscosity of 4.006 mm²/s at 100°C was determined for octadecan-1-ol with the use of a capillary method in accordance with ASTM D445. The result is considered to be reliable.

Discussion of trends in the Category of C6-24 linear and essentially-linear aliphatic alcohols:

As chain length increases, kinematic viscosity increases. This is because molecular weight is higher and intermolecular forces in the substance are all higher.