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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:
2022-10-25 to 2022-10-25
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 13320 (Particle size analysis - Laser diffraction methods)
Version / remarks:
2020
Deviations:
no
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:
other: CIPAC Handbook K Test MT 187
Version / remarks:
2002
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.7520 (Particle Size, Fiber Length, and Diameter Distribution)
Version / remarks:
1996
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
Laser scattering/diffraction
Remarks:
The particle size distribution is determined using laser diffraction.
Type of particle tested:
primary particle
Type of distribution:
volumetric distribution
Key result
Percentile:
D10
Mean:
3.2 µm
Remarks on result:
other: Average
Key result
Percentile:
D50
Mean:
10.4 µm
Remarks on result:
other: Average
Key result
Percentile:
D90
Mean:
22.3 µm
Remarks on result:
other: Average
Percentile:
D10
Mean:
3.1 µm
St. dev.:
0.1
Remarks on result:
other: Test series 1
Percentile:
D50
Mean:
10.2 µm
St. dev.:
0.1
Remarks on result:
other: Test series 1
Percentile:
D90
Mean:
21.7 µm
St. dev.:
0.2
Remarks on result:
other: Test series 1
Percentile:
D10
Mean:
3.3 µm
St. dev.:
0.1
Remarks on result:
other: Test series 2
Percentile:
D50
Mean:
10.6 µm
St. dev.:
0.1
Remarks on result:
other: Test series 2
Percentile:
D90
Mean:
22.8 µm
St. dev.:
0.2
Remarks on result:
other: Test series 2
Conclusions:
The particle size of the test item Pencycuron Technical was determined by laser diffraction measurement to be: 
D10 = 3.2 µm 
D50 = 10.4 µm 
D90 = 22.3 µm 
Executive summary:

According to ISO 13320 (2020), OECD Test Guideline 110 (1981) and CIPAC Handbook K Test MT 187 the particle size of the test item Pencycuron Technical was determined by laser diffraction measurement to be: 


D10 = 3.2 µm 


D50 = 10.4 µm 


D90 = 22.3 µm 

Description of key information

The particle size D50 of the test substance is 10.4 µm.

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