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Particle size distribution (Granulometry)

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Description of key information

A study conducted on the reference substance (White & Mullee, 2007) concluded that too few particles were of a size less than 10.0 µm to allow accurate assessment of mass median aerodynamic diameter.

Particle size data acquired for the test material are shown as follows:

Proportion of test material having an inhalable particle size less than 100 µm = 26.1% (Sieve method)

Proportion of test material having a thoracic particle size less than 10.0 µm = 5.46% (Cascade Impactor)

Proportion of test material having a respirable particle size less than 5.5 µm = 0.906% (Cascade Impactor)

Additional information

The method used is designed to comply with that given in 'Particle Size Distribution, Fibre Length and Diameter Distribution', June 1996 European Commission technical guidance document, which satisfies the requirements of OECD Guideline 110.

Too few particles were of a size less than 10.0 µm to allow accurate assessment of mass median aerodynamic diameter.

Particle size data acquired for the test material are shown as follows:

Proportion of test material having an inhalable particle size less than 100 µm = 26.1% (Sieve method)

Proportion of test material having a thoracic particle size less than 10.0 µm = 5.46% (Cascade Impactor)

Proportion of test material having a respirable particle size less than 5.5 µm = 0.906% (Cascade Impactor)