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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:
04 April - 11 December 2017
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.7200 (Melting Point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
thermal analysis
Specific details on test material used for the study:
SOURCE OF TEST MATERIAL
- Source: Supplied on behalf of the sponsor
- Batch No.of test material: AN-0400-113
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: 01 January 2019
- Purity: 100%
- Appearance/physical state: amber liquid

STABILITY AND STORAGE CONDITIONS OF TEST MATERIAL
- Storage condition of test material: Frozen at approximately -20 °C, under nitrogen, in the dark
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= -9 - <= -6 °C
Remarks on result:
other: ± 3°C
Remarks:
Atm, decomposition and sublimation info not available
Conclusions:
The pour point of the test substance, Terpenes and Terpenoids, turpentine-oil, limonene fraction, polymers with 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexane and turpentine oil β-pinene fraction terpenes, was determined to be in the range of -9 to -6 ± 3°C (264-267 ± K).
Executive summary:

The pour point of the test substance, Terpenes and Terpenoids, turpentine-oil, limonene fraction, polymers with 1 -methyl-4 -(1 -methylethenyl)cyclohexane and turpentine oil β-pinene fraction terpenes, was determined via thermal analysis in a procedure comptabile with Method A.1 Melting/Freezing Temperature of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008 (30 May 2008), Method 102 of the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals (27 July 1995) and Method 830.7200 of the OSCPP Guidelines (March 1998).

In the preliminary and definitive test, a similar process was employed. An aliquot of the test substance was added to the test jar and then placed inside the glass jacket and heated to 46°C and then allowed to cool in the air. At 35°C, the sample was transferred to a -1°C ice/water bath and at 10°C it was transferred to a -18°C ice/acetone bath. At 7°C, the sample was transferred to a -35°C dry ice/acetone bath. Beginning at 46°C in the preliminary test or at -6°C in the definitive test and at 3°C intervals, the sample was tilted to a horizontal position for 5 seconds during which the sample is observed for signs of flow until it is seen to be no longer mobile. At this point, the temperature was recorded and then 3°C were added to this value to obtain the pour point.

Following this technique, the pour point of the test substance was determined to be -9 to -6 ± 3°C.

Description of key information

The pour point of the test substance, Terpenes and Terpenoids, turpentine-oil, limonene fraction, polymers with 1 -methyl-4 -(1 -methylethenyl)cyclohexane and turpentine oilβ-pinene fraction terpenes, was determined via thermal analysis in a procedure comptabile with Method A.1 Melting/Freezing Temperature of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008 (30 May 2008), Method 102 of the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals (27 July 1995) and Method 830.7200 of the OSCPP Guidelines (March 1998).

In the preliminary and definitive test, a similar process was employed. An aliquot of the test substance was added to the test jar and then placed inside the glass jacket and heated to 46°C and then allowed to cool in the air. At 35°C, the sample was transferred to a -1°C ice/water bath and at 10°C it was transferred to a -18°C ice/acetone bath. At 7°C, the sample was transferred to a -35°C dry ice/acetone bath. Beginning at 46°C in the preliminary test or at -6°C in the definitive test and at 3°C intervals, the sample was tilted to a horizontal position for 5 seconds during which the sample is observed for signs of flow until it is seen to be no longer mobile. At this point, the temperature was recorded and then 3°C were added to this value to obtain the pour point.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
-6 °C

Additional information

range of -9 to -6 ± 3°C (264-267 ± K).