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Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Meets national standard methods (US EPA, DIN), short documentation only
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6303 (Physical State)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6304 (Odor)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: DIN 53409
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Colour:
colourless (APHA hazen colour grade 5)
Odour:
other: characteristic, very slight
Substance type:
organic

Description of key information

The appearance/physical state/odour of (1-methylethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl was determined using US EPA and German test guidelines (OPPTS 830.6303 and 830.6304, DIN 53409). The test substance is a clear, colourless liquid with a very slight characteristic odour.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid

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