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EC number: 500-429-8 | CAS number: 159034-96-5
Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- particle size distribution (granulometry)
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- From 2017-08-03 to 2018-03-09
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: European Commission Guidance Document EUR 20268 ‘Determination of Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution of Chemical Substances’ (2002).
- Deviations:
- no
- GLP compliance:
- yes (incl. QA statement)
- Type of method:
- cascade impaction
- Type of particle tested:
- primary particle
- Type of distribution:
- mass based distribution
- Specific details on test material used for the study:
- - Appearance/Physical state: Pale brown powder
- Storage condition of test material: Room temperature, in the dark
- Expiry: 28 November 2018 - No.:
- #1
- Size:
- < 100 µm
- Distribution:
- 98.3 %
- Remarks on result:
- other: Sieve method
- No.:
- #2
- Size:
- < 10 µm
- Distribution:
- 0.34 %
- Remarks on result:
- other: Cascade Impactor
- No.:
- #3
- Size:
- < 5.5 µm
- Distribution:
- 0.07 %
- Remarks on result:
- other: Cascade Impactor
- Conclusions:
- Percentage of test item with an inhalable particle size <100 μm : 98.3%
Percentage of test item with a thoracic particle size <10.0 μm : 0.34%
Percentage of test item with a respirable particle size <5.5 μm : 0.07%
Reference
Description of key information
Percentage of test item with an inhalable particle size <100 μm : 98.3%
Percentage of test item with a thoracic particle size <10.0 μm : 0.34%
Percentage of test item with a respirable particle size <5.5 μm : 0.07%
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