Ethyl (S)-2-hydroxypropionate

Viscosity

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Reference

Endpoint:

viscosity

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2010-06-22 to 2010-09-13

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Test Guideline 114 (Viscosity of Liquids)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Type of method:

capillary viscometer (static)

Specific details on test material used for the study:

- Trade name: Purasolv EL
- Batch number: 0909001195
- Purity: 99.83%
- Storage: at room temperature, in the dark under nitrogen
- Expiry date: 2010-09-14

Key result

Temp.:

20°C

Parameter:

kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)

Value:

3.6

Temp.:

40°C

Parameter:

kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)

Value:

1.4

Table 1 : Full test results

Run	Size no.	C	Time (min)	Time (sec)	Viscosity (cSt)
Test Temperature 20.0 °C
1	1	0.003	19.94	1196	3.6
2	1	0.003	19.98	1199	3.6
Test Temperature 40.0 °C
1	1	0.003	7.94	477	1.4
2	1	0.003	7.90	474	1.4

C = viscosity constant; size no = size of viscometer

Conclusions:

The kinetic viscosity of ethyl (S)-lactate is 3.6 cSt = 3.6 mm²/s at 20.0 °C and 1.4 cSt = 1.4 mm²/s at 40 °C.

Executive summary:

The kinetic viscosity of ethyl (S)-lactate is 3.6 cSt = 3.6 mm²/s at 20.0 °C and 1.4 cSt = 1.4 mm²/s at 40 °C, as determined according to OECD TG 114.

Description of key information

The kinetic viscosity of ethyl (S)-lactate is 3.6 cSt = 3.6 mm²/s at 20.0 °C and 1.4 cSt = 1.4 mm²/s at 40 °C, as determined according to OECD TG 114.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:

3.6 mm²/s (static)

at the temperature of:

20 °C