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Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2017
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Melting point by using open capillary method
Dropping point by using Mettler Cup & Ball method


GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: open capillary method
Melting / freezing pt.:
53.5 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 hPa
Melting / freezing pt.:
57.5 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 hPa
Remarks on result:
other: dropping point, supporting result

Results:

                            Melting Point (ºC)

Dropping Point (ºC)

Analysis 1

53.5

57.7

Analysis 2

53.4

57.3

Analysis 3

53.6

57.6

Mean

53.5

57.5

Description of key information

melting point: 53.5 °C (open capillary method)

pour point: 57.5 °C (Mettler Cup & Ball method)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
53.5 °C

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