Tris(2-methylphenyl)phosphine

Particle size distribution (Granulometry)

Administrative data

Endpoint:

particle size distribution (granulometry)

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

07 Nov 2017 to 08 Nov 2017

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

test procedure in accordance with generally accepted scientific standards and described in sufficient detail

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2017

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Test guideline 1

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

ISO 13320 (Particle size analysis - Laser diffraction methods)

Test guideline 2

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other:

Version / remarks:

CIPAC MT 187

Principles of method if other than guideline:

The analysis was conducted initially using a visual microscope and was then undertaken more formally using a Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser. The sample was observed under 3 conditions: Direct observation, under a microscope with 32 x magnification, under a microscope with 400 x magnification. The physical characteristics of the material were recorded, noting such items as shape and size distribution. Following this the Malvern Mastersizer 2000 Laser Diffraction Analyser was used. Five runs of the method were conducted to ensure repeatability of results.

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Type of method:

Laser scattering/diffraction

Type of particle tested:

primary particle

Type of distribution:

volumetric distribution

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

Tris(2-methylphenyl)phosphine

EC Number:

228-193-9

EC Name:

Tris(2-methylphenyl)phosphine

Cas Number:

6163-58-2

Molecular formula:

C21H21P

IUPAC Name:

tris(2-methylphenyl)phosphane

Test material form:

solid: particulate/powder

Details on test material:

Lot number: 2000850599
Analysis date: 19 August 2016

Specific details on test material used for the study:

Lot number: 2000850599

Results and discussion

Mass median aerodynamic diameter:

420.202 µm

Geometric standard deviation:

2.63

Remarks on result:

other: 0.0 % by volume of sample was seen to be < 10.00 µm.

Particle size

Particle size 1

Percentile:

D10

Mean:

< 109.523 µm

St. dev.:

0.759

Remarks on result:

other: % STDVP 0.7

Particle size 2

Percentile:

D50

Mean:

< 394.563 µm

St. dev.:

3.746

Remarks on result:

other: % STDVP 1.0

Particle size 3

Percentile:

D90

Mean:

< 900.816 µm

St. dev.:

22.11

Remarks on result:

other: % STDVP 2.5

Any other information on results incl. tables

Standard visual observation: Sample observed to be a medium to coarse, off-white crystalline powder with some clusters.

Observation at 32 x magnification: The particles appeared to be irregular shaped crystals. The smallest individual particle size was approximately 29 µm and the largest individual size was approximately 768 µm.

Observation at 400 x magnification: The sample was observed to be made up of single crystalline particles.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:

The mass median aerodynamic diameter was determined to be 420.202 um.