Registration Dossier

Data platform availability banner - registered substances factsheets

Please be aware that this old REACH registration data factsheet is no longer maintained; it remains frozen as of 19th May 2023.

The new ECHA CHEM database has been released by ECHA, and it now contains all REACH registration data. There are more details on the transition of ECHA's published data to ECHA CHEM here.

Diss Factsheets

Physical & Chemical properties

Melting point / freezing point

Currently viewing:

Administrative data

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2015-05-05
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM E 537-76
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
69 °C
Atm. press.:
1 atm
Decomposition:
yes
Decomp. temp.:
>= 76 - <= 154 °C

DSC measurement in an open Al crucible shows a sharp melting signal of -86 J/g with onset at 69 °C, which is followed directly by exothermic decomposition between 76 °C and 154 °C (795 J/g). The maximum heat flow is 4 W/g at 116 °C.

Conclusions:
The melting point of the test item is 69 °C at atmospheric pressure.
Executive summary:

The melting point of the test item was investigated by DSC measurement according to ASTM E 537-76 and is 69 °C at atmospheric pressure. Directly after the melting point, the substance decomposes between 76 °C and 154 °C, which is indicated by a strong exothermic signal of 795 J/g.

Description of key information

The melting point of the test item was investigated by DSC measurement according to ASTM E 537-76 and is 69 °C at atmospheric pressure.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
69 °C

Additional information

Directly after the melting point, the substance decomposes between 76 °C and 154 °C, which is indicated by a strong exothermic signal of 795 J/g.