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Viscosity

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Reference
Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
02 November 2015 - 17 December 2015
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Test Guideline 114 (Viscosity of Liquids)
Version / remarks:
2012
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
Version / remarks:
1994
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.7100 (Viscosity)
Version / remarks:
1996
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ASTM D-445 (Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
Version / remarks:
2009
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
5.55
Remarks on result:
other: Mean of 5.548 and 5.549 mm2/s. Flow time: 612.3 and 1149.1 s, resp.
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
3.24
Remarks on result:
other: Mean of 3.259 and 3.223 mm2/s. Flow time: 359.7 and 667.4 s, resp.

 

Temperature

[°C]

Test

Calibration constant

[mm2/s2]

Flow time

[s]

Kinematic viscosity

[mm2/s]

Mean

[mm2/s]

20

I

0.009061

612.3

5.548

5.55

20

II

0.004829

1149.1

5.549

40

I

0.009061

359.7

3.259

3.24

40

II

0.004829

667.4

3.223

 

Conclusions:
The kinematic viscosity of the substance was determined to be 5.55 mm2/s at 20°C and 3.24 mm2/s at 40°C.
Executive summary:

In a GLP study according to OECD 114, ISO 3104, OPPTS 830.7100 and ASTM D-445 using the capillary viscometer method, the kinematic viscosity of the substance was determined to be 5.55 mm2/s at 20°C and 3.24 mm2/s at 40°C.

Description of key information

The kinematic viscosity of the substance was determined to be 5.55 mm2/s at 20°C and 3.24 mm2/s at 40°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Additional information

Determined in a GLP study according to OECD 114, ISO 3104, OPPTS 830.7100 and ASTM D-445 using the capillary viscometer method.