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Endpoint:
boiling point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Testing was conducted between 19 May 2011 and 06 August 2011.
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: see 'Remark'
Remarks:
Study conducted in compliance with agreed protocols, with no or minor deviations from standard test guidelines and/or minor methodological deficiencies, which do not affect the quality of the relevant results. The study report was conclusive, done to a valid guideline and the study was conducted under GLP conditions.
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.2 (Boiling Temperature)
Version / remarks:
The determination carried out by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) using the procedure specified in ASTM E537-86, designed to be compatible with Method A2 Boiling Temperature of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008 & OECD Method 103
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Boiling pt.:
240 °C
Atm. press.:
>= 101.18 - <= 101.78 kPa
Decomposition:
no
Remarks on result:
other: The test item has been determined to partially boil at 240 ± 0.5ºC (514 ± 0.5 K) at between 101.18 and 101.78 kPa.

Thermographic data for Determinations 1 and 2 are shown in the tables below:-

Thermographic Data – Determination 1

Thermal Event

Interpretation

Temperature

ºC

K

Endotherm

Partial boiling of test item

240.51

514

Atmospheric pressure: 101.78 kPa

Thermographic Data – Determination 2

Thermal Event

Interpretation

Temperature

ºC

K

Endotherm

Partial boiling of test item

240.46

514

Atmospheric pressure: 101.18 kPa

Overall result: Partial boiling of test item at 240± 0.5ºC (514± 0.5 K).

Please see Attachment 1 (attached background material) for the Thermograms for Determinations 1 and 2.

Conclusions:
The test item has been determined to partially boil at 240 ± 0.5ºC (514 ± 0.5 K) at between 101.18 and 101.78 kPa.
Executive summary:

Method

The determination was carried out by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) using the procedure specified in ASTM E537-86, designed to be compatible with Method A2 Boiling Temperature ofCommissionRegulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008 and Method 103 of the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals, 27 July 1995.

Conclusion

The test item has been determined to partially boil at 240 ± 0.5ºC (514 ± 0.5 K) at between 101.18 and 101.78 kPa.

Endpoint:
boiling point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2012
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The study was conducted in accordance with international guidelines, but not in accordance with GLP.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 103 (Boiling point/boiling range)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Boiling pt.:
221.8 °C
Atm. press.:
998 hPa
Conclusions:
The mean boiling point is 221.8 °C according to OECD 103
Executive summary:

The boiling point is 221.8 °C at atmospheric pressure (1013 hPa)

Description of key information

Boiling point = 240 ± 0.5 ºC (514 ± 0.5 K) at between 101.18 and 101.78 kPa; Butler and White (2011); EU Method A.2.
Boiling Point = 221.8 ºC at 1013 hPa; Dornhagen (2012); OECD Guideline 103 (Boiling Point/Boiling Range).

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Boiling point at 101 325 Pa:
240 °C

Additional information

The overall endpoint determination was carried out by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) using the procedure specified in ASTM E537-86, designed to be compatible with Method A2 Boiling Temperature of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008 and Method 103 of the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals, 27 July 1995.

The test item has been determined to partially boil at 240 ± 0.5ºC (514 ± 0.5 K) at between 101.18 and 101.78 kPa.