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Physical & Chemical properties

Appearance / physical state / colour

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Reference
Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
From April 23, 2008 to October 22, 2008
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6302 (Color)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6303 (Physical State)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6304 (Odor)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Key result
Form:
other: Amorphous wax-like solid
Colour:
Oyster-white
Odour:
other: Soap-like odour
Substance type:
organic
Conclusions:
Under the study conditions, the test substance is a waxy oyster-white solid with a tendency to form clumps and has a soapy odour at 20ºC temperature.
Executive summary:

A study was conducted to determine the appearance of the test substance, according to EPA OPPTS 830.6303, in compliance with GLP. Under the study conditions, the test substance is a waxy oyster-white solid with a tendency to form clumps and has a soapy odour at 20 ºC temperature (Bodsch, 2008).


 

Description of key information

The substance is a waxy oyster-white solid with a tendency to form clumps, and has a soapy odour at 20 ºC temperature

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Form:
solid: compact
Colour:
white
Colour intensity:
light

Additional information

The appearance and physical state were characterised according to EPA OPPTS 830.6303 (Bodsch, 2008).