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Physical & Chemical properties

Particle size distribution (Granulometry)

Administrative data

Endpoint:
particle size distribution (granulometry)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
The study was conducted between 12 September 2018 and 17 November 2018.
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2019
Report date:
2019

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: European Commission Guidance Document EUR 20268 ‘Determination of Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution of Chemical Substances’ (2002)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
cascade impaction

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
phosphonic acid, [2-(4-aminophenyl)-1-hydroxyethylidene]bis-, monosodium salt
EC Number:
828-215-2
Cas Number:
172796-84-8
Molecular formula:
C8H12NO7P2Na
IUPAC Name:
phosphonic acid, [2-(4-aminophenyl)-1-hydroxyethylidene]bis-, monosodium salt
impurity 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
4-aminophenylacetic acid
EC Number:
214-828-7
EC Name:
4-aminophenylacetic acid
Cas Number:
1197-55-3
Molecular formula:
C8H9NO2
IUPAC Name:
4-aminophenylacetic acid
impurity 2
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
EBP dimer
Molecular formula:
C16H22N2O12P4
IUPAC Name:
EBP dimer
Test material form:
solid: particulate/powder
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Identification: Phosphonic acid, [2-(4-aminophenyl)-1-hydroxyethylidene]bis-, monosodium salt (“EBP”)
Appearance/Physical state: Beige colored powder
Batch: CHPC071917EBP
Purity: >90%
Expiry date: 01 July 2019
Storage conditions: Room temperature in the dark

Results and discussion

Remarks on result:
not determinable
Particle size
Remarks on result:
not determinable
Remarks:
Too few particles were of a size less than 10.0 µm to allow accurate assessment of the mass median aerodynamic diameter.
Particle size distribution at different passagesopen allclose all
No.:
#1
Size:
< 100 µm
Distribution:
79.8 %
No.:
#2
Size:
< 10 µm
Distribution:
0 %
No.:
#3
Size:
< 5.5 µm
Distribution:
0 %

Any other information on results incl. tables

Sieve Screening Test

The results of the sieving procedure are shown in the following table:

Measurement

Result

Mass of test item transferred to sieve (W1)

15.97 g

Mass of test item passed through sieve (W3– W2)

12.74 g

Percentage of test item less than 100 µm

79.8%

Cascade Impactor

The results of the cascade impactor procedure are shown in the following table:

Collection Stage

Particle Size Range Collected (µm)

Collected Mass (g)

Determination 1

Determination 2

Determination 3

Artificial throat

n/a

0.32

0.26

0.25

Sample Cup 1

≥10.0

2.6606

2.8023

2.7906

Sample Cup 2

≥5.5 to <10.0

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

Sample Cup 3

≥2.4 to <5.5

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

Sample Cup 4

≥1.61 to <2.4

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

Sample Cup 5

≥0.307 to <1.61

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

Final Filter

<0.307

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

Total mass of collected test item

2.9806

3.0623

3.0406

Mass of test item added

2.9878

3.0755

3.0344

The cumulative amounts of test item collected in the three determinations for the individual particle size cut-points are shown in the following table:

Particle Size Cut Points (µm)

Cumulative Mass (g)

Cumulative Percentage (%)

Determination 1

Determination 2

Determination 3

Determination 1

Determination 2

Determination 3

<10.0

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.00

0.00

0.00

<5.5

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.00

0.00

0.00

<2.4

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.00

0.00

0.00

<1.61

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.00

0.00

0.00

<0.307

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.00

0.00

0.00

Mean cumulative percentage with a particle size less than 10.0 µm :         0.00
Mean cumulative percentage with a particle size less than 5.5 µm
   :         0.00

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Particle size data acquired for the test item is shown in the following table:
Measurement Method Result
Percentage of test item with an inhalable particle size <100 µm Sieve 79.8%
Percentage of test item with a thoracic particle size <10.0 µm Cascade Impactor 0.0%
Percentage of test item with a respirable particle size <5.5 µm Cascade Impactor 0.0%
Executive summary:

Particle Size Distribution. Particle size data was acquired, using a procedure designed to be compatible with the European Commission Technical Guidance Document EUR 20268 Determination of Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution of Chemical Substances (2002). The results are as follows:

Measurement

Method

Result

Proportion of test item having an inhalable particle size <100 µm

Sieve

79.8%

Proportion of test item having a thoracic particle size <10.0 µm

Cascade Impactor

0.0%

Proportion of test item having a respirable particle size <5.5 µm

Cascade Impactor

0.0%