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Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
other: collection of endpoints, individual results partly reported
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
collection of endpoints, individual results partly reported
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
other: Kofler heating bench
Melting / freezing pt.:
121 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 mBar
Remarks on result:
other: Testing was presumably conducted under atmospheric pressure.
Conclusions:
The melting point of this substance is 121°C at atmospheric pressure.

Description of key information

The melting point of Fatty acids, C16 -18, zinc salts is 121°C at atmospheric pressure.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
121 °C

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