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EC number: 284-895-5 | CAS number: 84989-06-0 The fraction of tar acids, rich in 2,4- and 2,5-dimethylphenol, recovered by distillation of low-temperature coal tar crude tar acids.
Melting point / freezing point
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- melting point/freezing point
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- weight of evidence
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study
- Remarks:
- Data from certificate of analysis reporting results of guideline test
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: ASTM D 6875-08
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- method to determine freezing temperature
- Melting / freezing pt.:
- -20 °C
- Endpoint:
- melting point/freezing point
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- weight of evidence
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study with acceptable restrictions
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- method to determine freezing temperature
- Melting / freezing pt.:
- 30 °C
- Atm. press.:
- 760 mm Hg
- Decomposition:
- no
- Sublimation:
- no
Referenceopen allclose all
Description of key information
-20 °C to 30 °C
(tests according to ASTM D 6875-08)
Key value for chemical safety assessment
Additional information
The reported values for melting/freezing point for Tar acids, xylenol fraction ranged from -20 °C to 30 °C. The melting point of any particular substance will vary depending on ratio of constituents present in the substance.
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