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Viscosity

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Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Testing was conducted between 19 May 2011 and 06 August 2011.
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: see 'Remark'
Remarks:
Study conducted in compliance with agreed protocols, with no or minor deviations from standard test guidelines and/or minor methodological deficiencies, which do not affect the quality of the relevant results. The study report was conclusive, done to a valid guideline and the study was conducted under GLP conditions.
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Test Guideline 114 (Viscosity of Liquids)
Version / remarks:
The viscosity was determined using a procedure designed to be compatible with Method 114 of the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals, 12 May 1981.
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
other: U-tube viscometer
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
206
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
79.4

The viscosity is shown in the following table:

Table 14.1

Determination

Temperature (ºC)

Time (s)

Viscosity (mm2/s)

Mean Viscosity (mm2/s)

A

20.0 ± 0.5

636

206

206

B

20.0 ± 0.5

635

206

A

40.0 ± 0.5

245

79.4

79.4

B

40.0 ± 0.5

245

79.4

Conclusions:
The mean viscosity was found to be 206 mm2/s at 20°C and 79.4 mm2/s at 40°C.
Executive summary:

Method

The viscosity was determined using a procedure designed to be compatible with Method 114 of the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals, 12 May 1981.

Conclusion

The viscosity of the test item has been determined using a capillary viscometer. The results are shown in the following table:

Temperature (ºC)

Mean Viscosity (mm2/s)

20.0 ± 0.5

206

40.0 ± 0.5

79.4

Description of key information

The mean viscosity was found to be 206 mm2/s at 20°C and 79.4 mm2/s at 40°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:
206 mm²/s (static)
at the temperature of:
20 °C

Additional information

The viscosity was determined using a procedure designed to be compatible with Method 114 of the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals, 12 May 1981.

The viscosity of the test item has been determined using a capillary viscometer. The results were:

The mean viscosity was found to be 206 mm2/s at 20°C and 79.4 mm2/s at 40°C.

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