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Administrative data

Endpoint:
bulk density
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
The study was conducted between 10 June 2005 and 11 August 2005
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2005
Report date:
2005

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 109 (Density of Liquids and Solids)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
other: gas comparison pycnometer

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Diammonium phthalate
EC Number:
208-341-9
EC Name:
Diammonium phthalate
Cas Number:
523-24-0
Molecular formula:
C8H6O4.2H3N
IUPAC Name:
diammonium phthalate
Test material form:
solid: crystalline
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Description: white crystalline solid
Lot number: 4172005
Date recieved: 02 June 2005
Storage conditions: room temperature, in the dark

Results and discussion

Density
Key result
Type:
bulk density
Density:
1 340 kg/m³
Temp.:
20 °C

Any other information on results incl. tables

Calibration The pressure readings (P1 and P2) and the calculated volume for the calibration ball are shown in the following table:

Determination

P1

P2

Volume (cm3)

Certified volume (cm3)

Tolerance (cm3)

A

17.553

8.690

56.5

56.6

±0.5

B

17.239

8.535

56.5

56.6

±0.5

Sample

The pressure readings, calculated volumes and density values obtained for the test material are shown in the following table:

Determination

P1

P2

Volume (cm3)

Density (kg/m3)

A

17.149

7.566

34.0

1.35 x 103

B

17.126

7.559

34.1

1.34 x 103

Temperature: 20.0± 0.5°C

Mean density: 1.34 x 103  kg/m3

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The density of the test material has been determined to be 1340 kg/m3 at 20.0 ± 0.5°C.
Executive summary:

Density of Liquids and Solids. 1340 kg/m3 at 20.0 ± 0.5°C, using a gas comparison pycnometer, Method 109 of the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals, 27 July 1995.