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Administrative data

Endpoint:
relative density
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
August - September 2017
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study without detailed documentation

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2018
Report date:
2018

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 109 (Density of Liquids and Solids)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
oscillating densitimeter

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Cymbopogon nardus, ext.
EC Number:
289-753-6
EC Name:
Cymbopogon nardus, ext.
Cas Number:
89998-15-2
IUPAC Name:
Essential oil of Citronella obtained from the aerial parts of Cymbopogon nardus, (Poaceae), by steam distillation
Test material form:
liquid

Results and discussion

Density
Key result
Type:
relative density
Density:
0.9
Temp.:
20 °C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The density of Citronella oil (Cymbopogon Nardus) is 0.8996 at 20ºC.
Executive summary:

Citronella oil (Cymbopogon Nardus) has a relative density of 0.8996 at 20ºC as determined using an oscillating densitometer and adhering to the guideline OECD 109.