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Particle size distribution (Granulometry)

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Endpoint:
particle size distribution (granulometry)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
12.02.2018 - 20.02.2018
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 110 (Particle Size Distribution / Fibre Length and Diameter Distributions - Method A: Particle Size Distribution (effective hydrodynamic radius)
Version / remarks:
1981
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 13320 (Particle size analysis - Laser diffraction methods)
Version / remarks:
2009
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
Laser scattering/diffraction
Type of particle tested:
agglomerate
Type of distribution:
volumetric distribution
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Name: Pentaerythritol tetrabenzoate
Appearance: off-white solid
Composition: Pentaerythritol tetrabenzoate >96%
CAS No.: 4196-86-5
EINECS-No.: 224-079-8
Molecular formula: C33H28O8
Molecular weight: 552.576 g/mol
Purity: >96%
Homogeneity: homogeneous
Expiry date: Nov. 2018
Storage: Room Temperature (20 ± 5°C)
Mass median aerodynamic diameter:
> 66.8 - <= 75.5 µm
Geometric standard deviation:
> 1.85 - <= 3.33
Key result
Percentile:
D50
Mean:
71.1 µm
St. dev.:
4.35
No.:
#1
Size:
6.3 µm
Distribution:
10 %
No.:
#2
Size:
71.1 µm
Distribution:
50 %
No.:
#3
Size:
316.1 µm
Distribution:
90 %
Conclusions:
The fine fraction of Pentaerythritol tetrabenzoate has a median particle size of D50 = 71 µm.
Executive summary:

The fine fraction of the test item Pentaerythritol tetrabenzoate has a median particle size of D50 = 71 µm, which was determined by laser diffraction measurement according to OECD Test Guideline 110 (1981), ISO 13320 (2009) and EPA OCSPP Guideline 830.7520 (1996).

Description of key information

The fine fraction of the test item Pentaerythritol tetrabenzoate has a median particle size of D50 = 71 µm, which was determined by laser diffraction measurement according to OECD Test Guideline 110 (1981), ISO 13320 (2009) and EPA OCSPP Guideline 830.7520 (1996).

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