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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
May 2009
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Analysis was performed using documented method in accordance with Reach Annex XI.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2009
Report date:
2009

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D3418, DSC thermal analysis
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
thermal analysis
Remarks:
Differential Scanning Calorimeter , ASTM D3418

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Dibutyl terephthalate
EC Number:
217-803-9
EC Name:
Dibutyl terephthalate
Cas Number:
1962-75-0
Molecular formula:
C16H22O4
IUPAC Name:
1,4-dibutyl benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Melting / freezing pt.:
14.7 °C
Atm. press.:
1 atm
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no

Any other information on results incl. tables

RESULTS/CONCLUSION

The DSC scan (Figure IV-1) indicated that DBTP melts at 14.7 ⁰C.

Applicant's summary and conclusion