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Viscosity

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Reference
Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Experimental test result performed using standard test guidelines
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Test Guideline 114 (Viscosity of Liquids)
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: Redwood Viscometer No. 1
Key result
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
17.952
Remarks on result:
other: no other details mentioned
Key result
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
15.391
Remarks on result:
other: no other details mentioned
Key result
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
dynamic viscosity (in mPa s)
Value:
18.875
Remarks on result:
other: no other details mentioned
Key result
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
dynamic viscosity (in mPa s)
Value:
16.182
Remarks on result:
other: no other details mentioned

TEST DESCRIPTION AND RESULT

Method Details

Observations

Remarks if, any

Guideline

OECD 114

 

 

Method of measurement

Redwood Viscometer No. -1

 

Principle of method

The flow of test item under gravity through a capillary using Redwood Viscometer No. 1

 

Temperature at which the testing was done

20°C and 40°C

 

Observations

Time taken to fill 50ml flask at 20°C in ‘Sec’ (Mean Value)

68 sec

Time taken to fill 50ml at 40°C flask in ‘Sec’ (Mean Value)

58.3 sec

Density of fluid in gm/cc

1.0514 gm/cc

 

Conclusions:
Kinematic viscosity (experimental) of test chemical at 20°C and 40°C is 17.9520 mm²/sec and 15.3912 mm²/s, respectively.
Dynamic viscosity (calculated) of test chemical at 20°C and 40°C is 18.8747 mPa.S and 16.1823 mPa.S, respectively.
Executive summary:

The viscosity determination of test chemical was done as per the test guideline OECD 114 using Redwood Viscometer No. 1. Kinematic viscosity (experimental) of test chemical at 20°C and 40°C is determined to be 17.9520 mm²/sec and 15.3912 mm²/s, respectively. Dynamic viscosity (calculated) of test chemical at 20°C and 40°C is determined to be 18.8747 mPa.S and 16.1823 mPa.S, respectively.

Description of key information

The viscosity determination of test chemical was done as per the test guideline OECD 114 using Redwood Viscometer No. 1. Kinematic viscosity (experimental) of test chemical at 20°C and 40°C is determined to be 17.9520 mm²/sec and 15.3912 mm²/s, respectively. Dynamic viscosity (calculated) of test chemical at 20°C and 40°C is determined to be 18.8747 mPa.S and 16.1823 mPa.S, respectively.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:
17.952 mm²/s (static)
at the temperature of:
20 °C

Additional information

The viscosity determination of test chemical was done as per the test guideline OECD 114 using Redwood Viscometer No. 1. Kinematic viscosity (experimental) of test chemical at 20°C and 40°C is determined to be 17.9520 mm²/sec and 15.3912 mm²/s, respectively. Dynamic viscosity (calculated) of test chemical at 20°C and 40°C is determined to be 18.8747 mPa.S and 16.1823 mPa.S, respectively.