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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2010
Report date:
2010

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Type of method:
other: DSC

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Fatty acid C16-18, sodium salt
IUPAC Name:
Fatty acid C16-18, sodium salt
Constituent 2
Reference substance name:
Fatty acids, C16-18, sodium salts
EC Number:
270-299-2
EC Name:
Fatty acids, C16-18, sodium salts
Cas Number:
68424-38-4
Molecular formula:
Unspecified
IUPAC Name:
Fatty acids, C16-18, sodium salts
Constituent 3
Reference substance name:
[TN]Fatty acid C16-18, sodium salt[/TN][AM]100%[/AM]
IUPAC Name:
[TN]Fatty acid C16-18, sodium salt[/TN][AM]100%[/AM]

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Melting / freezing pt.:
45 - < 286 °C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The test item Fatty acid C16 -18, sodium salt shows a melting range between 45 - 286°C. The cooling run shows a cristallisation at 284°C.