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Particle size distribution (Granulometry)

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Reference
Endpoint:
particle size distribution (granulometry)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
August 19, 2003 - September 23, 2003
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with generally accepted scientific standards and described in sufficient detail
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: NF ISO 2591-1:1989
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: NFX 11-507 (1989)
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
(the laser diffraction part of the study was not performed following the GLP principles; the dry sieve part was)
Type of method:
Laser scattering/diffraction
Type of distribution:
volumetric distribution
Mass median aerodynamic diameter:
72.6 µm
Percentile:
D50
Mean:
66.36 µm
Remarks on result:
other: Mean of 3 analyses

Results of the analysis:

 

Experiment 1

Experiment 2

Experiment 3

Mean

d50

74.78 µm

67.22 µm

57.08 µm

66.36 µm

Mean

74.89 µm

87.55 µm

68.06 µm

76.83 µm

 

Calculated MMAD (mean): 72.6 µm

Conclusions:
In a study in accordance with OECD 110, ISO 2591-1 and NFX 11-507 using laser diffraction analysis, the particle size distribution of the substance was determined: 50% is < 66.4 µm. The MMAD is 72.6 µm.

Description of key information

The particle size distribution of the substance was determined: 50% is < 66.4 µm. The MMAD is 72.6 µm.

Additional information

Determined in a study in accordance with OECD 110, ISO 2591-1 and NFX 11-507 using laser diffraction analysis.