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Viscosity

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Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
24 December 2013 to 7 January 2014
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: see 'Remark'
Remarks:
Study conducted to GLP 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 be compatible with a valid guideline, and the study was conducted under GLP conditions.
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Test Guideline 114 (Viscosity of Liquids)
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
rotational viscometer (dynamic)
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
dynamic viscosity (in mPa s)
Value:
9 125
Remarks on result:
other: overall dynamic viscosity (from 2 determinations)
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
8 839
Remarks on result:
other: overall kinematic viscosity (from 2 determinations)
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
dynamic viscosity (in mPa s)
Value:
871.4
Remarks on result:
other: overall dynamic viscosity (from 2 determinations)
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
844.1
Remarks on result:
other: overall kinematic viscosity (from 2 determinations)

As the test material has a constant viscosity irrespective of the shear rate for both test temperatures, it can be considered to be a Newtonian liquid.

Conclusions:
Under the conditions of the study, the dynamic and kinematic viscosities of the test material, at a test temperature of 20°C were 9125 mPa.s and 8839 mm²/s, respectively. The dynamic and kinematic viscosities of the test material, at a test temperature of 40°C were 871.4 mPa.s and 844.1 mm²/s, respectively.
As the test material has a constant viscosity irrespective of the shear rate for both test temperatures, it can be considered to be a Newtonian liquid.
Executive summary:

The dynamic and kinematic viscosities of shale oil heavy fraction, at a test temperature of 20°C, were 9125 mPa.s and 8839 mm²/s, respectively. The dynamic and kinematic viscosities of shale oil heavy fraction, at a test temperature of 40°C, were 871.4 mPa.s and 844.1 mm²/s, respectively.

As the test material has a constant viscosity irrespective of the shear rate for both test temperatures, it can be considered to be a Newtonian liquid.

Description of key information

The dynamic and kinematic viscosities of shale oil heavy fraction, at a test temperature of 20°C, were 9125 mPa.s and 8839 mm²/s, respectively. 
The dynamic and kinematic viscosities of shale oil heavy fraction, at a test temperature of 40°C, were 871.4 mPa.s and 844.1 mm²/s, respectively.
As the test material has a constant viscosity irrespective of the shear rate for both test temperatures, it can be considered to be a Newtonian liquid.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:
9 125 mPa · s (dynamic)
at the temperature of:
20 °C

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