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Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
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:
guideline study
Remarks:
Study conducted to GLP and in compliance with agreed protocols, with no or minor deviations from standard test guidelines and/or minor methodological deficiencies, which do not effect the quality of the relevant results.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
thermal analysis
Remarks:
differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
Melting / freezing pt.:
ca. 163 °C
Conclusions:
The melting point of the test item has been determined to be 163°C
Executive summary:

Method

The determination was carried out by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) using the procedure specified in ASTM E537-86 and designed to be compatible with Method A1 Melting/Freezing Temperature of Commission Directive 92/69/EEC.

Conclusion

The melting point of the test item has been determined to be 163°C

Description of key information

The melting point of the test item has been determined to be 163°C

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
163 °C

Additional information

The melting point of the test item has been determined to be 163°C