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Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2016
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ISO 3104 "Petroleum products -- Transparent and opaque liquids -- Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity"
GLP compliance:
no
Other quality assurance:
ISO/IEC 17025 (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
Remarks:
Merieux NutriSciences operates according to GLP Certification of Good Laboratory Practice
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Standard covering the apparatus used:
ASTM D 446
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Lot No.: 50000067900
Key result
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
133.3
Key result
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
49.2

Results obtained for the viscosity at 20°C and 40°C are the following:

Kinematic viscosity at 40°C:

Test 1: 48.8 mm^2/s

Test 2: 49.2 mm^2/s

Test 3: 49.7 mm^2/s

average value: 49.2 mm^2/s

Kinematic viscosity at 20°C:

Test 1: 131.5 mm^2/s

Test 2: 133.7 mm^2/s

Test 3: 134.7 mm^2/s

average value: 133.3 mm^2/s

Conclusions:
Viscosity (ASTM D 446):
133.3 mm^2/s (20°C);
49.2 mm^2/s (40°C)
Executive summary:

The viscosity of the submission substance was determined according to ASTM D 446 (capillary viscosimeter). The following values were obtained:

133.3 mm^2/s (20°C); 49.2 mm^2/s (40°C).

Description of key information

Viscosity (ASTM D 446): 
133.3 mm^2/s (20°C);
49.2 mm^2/s (40°C)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:
133.3 mm²/s (static)
at the temperature of:
20 °C

Additional information

The viscosity of the submission substance was determined according to ASTM D 446 (capillary viscosimeter). The following values were obtained:

133.3 mm^2/s (20°C); 49.2 mm^2/s (40°C).

Based on the kinematic viscosity of the test item at 40°C of 49.2 mm^2/s, a classification for Aspiration hazard according to REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) is not applicable.  

In conclusion, according to REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) no classification requirements exist for the submission substance with regard to aspiration hazard.