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Surface tension

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Reference
Endpoint:
surface tension
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Study initiation date: 29 July 2009 Study completion date:10. November 2009
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 115 (Surface Tension of Aqueous Solutions)
Version / remarks:
adopted on 27 July 1995
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.5 (Surface Tension)
Version / remarks:
Directive 92/69/EEC, Official Journal L 383 A 1992
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
ring method
Key result
Surface tension:
31.7 mN/m
Temp.:
20 °C
Conc.:
270 mg/L

Details on measurement results are given in the illustration attached to this ESR.

Conclusions:
Surface tension (OECD TG 115): 31.7 mN/m at 20 °C (270 mg/L).
The test item is considered to be surface active.
Executive summary:

The surface tension of aqueous solutions of the test item (270 mg/L) was determined according to OECD guideline no. 115 [adopted on 27 July 1995] and EU test method A.5 [Directive 92/69/EEC, Official

Journal L 383 A 1992] with the ring method (AQura, 2009).

Surface tension (at 20°C): 31.7 mN/m. The test item is considered to be surface active.

Description of key information

Surface tension (OECD TG 115): 31.7 mN/m at 20 °C (270 mg/L).

The test item is considered to be surface active.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Surface tension:
31.7
in mN/m at 20°C and concentration in mg/L:
270

Additional information

The surface tension of aqueous solutions of the test item (270 mg/L) was determined according to OECD guideline no. 115 [adopted on 27 July 1995] and EU test method A.5 [Directive 92/69/EEC, Official

Journal L 383 A 1992] with the ring method (AQura, 2009).

Surface tension (at 20°C): 31.7 mN/m. The test item is considered to be surface active.