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Boiling point

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Reference
Endpoint:
boiling point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Performed to guidelines 2016
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 103 (Boiling Point)
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Differential Scanning Colorimetry
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Batch no. SQU196
Appearance Prill
Composition Potassium benzoate > 99%
Key result
Boiling pt.:
> 465 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 atm
Decomposition:
yes
Decomp. temp.:
> 465 °C

Decomposition from ca 460 C

Conclusions:
No boiling point could be determined
Decomposes at ca 465 C

Description of key information

No boiling point could be determined

Decomposes at > 450 C (figure used for CSR)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Boiling point at 101 325 Pa:
450 °C

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