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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
Study period:
2007
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D3104
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: Mettler Softening Point Method
Melting / freezing pt.:
ca. 116 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 101 kPa
Remarks on result:
other: Referende 1
Melting / freezing pt.:
ca. 116 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 101 kPa
Remarks on result:
other: Reference 2
Melting / freezing pt.:
> 65 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 101 kPa
Remarks on result:
other: typical value for coal-tar pitch, but no study report included

First two results on composite sample.

Third result typical value for pitch, coal tar, high-temp.

Description of key information

Melting point approx. 116 °C for the composite sample, typically > 65 °C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
116 °C

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