Sodium mentholate

pH

Administrative data

Endpoint:

pH

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2020

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment

Cross-reference

Cross-reference 1

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Reference

Endpoint:

bulk density

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2020

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

test procedure in accordance with national standard methods with acceptable restrictions

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Qualifier:

no guideline followed

Principles of method if other than guideline:

The bulk density of the test item was determined with a measuring cylinder via weight measuring a proper volume. For details refer to below sections.

GLP compliance:

no

Type of method:

pour and tap (for solids)

Type:

bulk density

Density:

0.43 g/cm³

Remarks on result:

other: Temperature not of significant relevance for solid samples

Conclusions:

Bulk density was measured to be 0.430 g/cm³.

Executive summary:

The bulk density of the test item was determined in an in-house study with a measuring cylinder via weight measuring a proper volume. Bulk density was measured to be 0.430 g/cm³.

Cross-reference 2

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Reference

Endpoint:

melting point/freezing point

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2020

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Qualifier:

no guideline followed

Principles of method if other than guideline:

The melting point of the test item was determined by differential scanning calorimetry. For details refert to below sections.

GLP compliance:

no

Type of method:

differential scanning calorimetry

Melting / freezing pt.:

306.4 °C

Decomposition:

no

Via DSC run on the pure material, the melting point is observed to be 306.4 °C.

Conclusions:

Melting point of test item was determined to be 306.4 °C.

Executive summary:

In an in-house experimental study the melting point of the test item was determined via differential scanning calorimetry under inert gas. The melting point of test item was detected to be 306.4 °C.

Cross-reference 3

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Reference

Endpoint:

appearance / physical state / colour

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2020

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

test procedure in accordance with generally accepted scientific standards and described in sufficient detail

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Qualifier:

no guideline followed

Principles of method if other than guideline:

visual inspection

GLP compliance:

no

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:

solid

Form:

solid: granular

Colour:

peach

Substance type:

organic

Conclusions:

peach colored granules

Executive summary:

The appearance / physical state / colour of the test item was assessed by visual inspection. The sample consists of peach coloured granules at ambient conditions.

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

other company data

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2020

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Measuring with an pH-electrode. For details refer to below sections.

GLP compliance:

no

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

Sodium mentholate

EC Number:

242-958-4

EC Name:

Sodium mentholate

Cas Number:

19321-38-1

Molecular formula:

C10H20O.Na

IUPAC Name:

Sodium mentholate

Test material form:

solid: granular

Results and discussion

pH value

pH value:

12.5

Concentration:

50 vol%

Any other information on results incl. tables

The pH value of the material was measured to be 12.5.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:

The pH value of the material was measured to be 12.5

Executive summary:

In an in-house study, the pH value of the test substance was determined with an pH-electrode. The test item has a pH value of 12.5 in deionized water.