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Surface tension

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Reference
Endpoint:
surface tension
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
2010
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment
Remarks:
Acceptable, well-documented study report which meets basic scientific principles, no GLP lab.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: Wilhelmy Plate method
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Wilhelmy plate method is used to measure the surface tension using a standardized plate with a ring/plate tensiometer. The plate is moved towards the surface until the meniscus connects with it. The surface tension is calculated from the resulting force. Due to uncertain wetting behavior, the plate can only be used for interfaces under certain limitations.
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
Non GLP certified lab
Type of method:
plate method
Key result
Surface tension:
26.4 mN/m
Temp.:
25 °C
Conc.:
100 vol%
Conclusions:
The measured surface tension was 26.4 mN/m at 25°C using the Wilhelmy plate method.
Executive summary:

The measured surface tension was 26.4 mN/m at 25°C using the Wilhelmy plate method.

Description of key information

Not surface active.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Additional information

The requirement to conduct a surface tension study for the submission substance is waived in accordance with Column 2 of REACH Annex VII, because the test substance has a water solubility value which is <1 mg/l.     

In addition, on the basis of structure, the substance is not expected to be surface active.

No data are available on the surface tension of Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, <2% aromatic, however supporting information is available for a substance in the same carbon range, Hydrocarbons C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes <2% aromatics.

The surface tension of neat Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics was determined to be approximately 26 mN/m at 25°C in a study conducted according to the ASTM D 1331 test methodology.