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Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
January 20 - March 30, 1999
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Version / remarks:
December 1992
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Version / remarks:
July 27, 1995
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
other: visual test
Specific details on test material used for the study:
SOURCE OF TEST MATERIAL
- Source and lot/batch No.of test material: 7-7-B
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: August 1, 1999

STABILITY AND STORAGE CONDITIONS OF TEST MATERIAL
- Storage condition of test material: at room temperature at about 20°C
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
> 10 - < 14 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 mBar
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no
Conclusions:
The melting/freezing temperature is determined to be between 10 °C and 14 °C.
Executive summary:

The melting/freezing temperature is determined visually to be between 10 °C and 14 °C.

Description of key information

One available Guideline study performed under GLP.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
12 °C

Additional information

The melting/freezing temperature is determined to be between 10 °C and 14 °C.

As key value, the arithmetic mean is given below.