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Reference
Endpoint:
relative density
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2016-06-24 to 2016-11-09
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.3 (Relative Density)
Version / remarks:
Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 109 (Density of Liquids and Solids)
Version / remarks:
02 October 2012
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
Date of inspection: 05/07/2016; Date of issue: 28/10/2016
Type of method:
pycnometer method
Key result
Type:
relative density
Density:
0.87 other: no unit
Temp.:
20 °C
Key result
Type:
density
Density:
870 kg/m³
Temp.:
20 °C

The results of duplicate determinations of density are shown in the following table:

Table 1: Results

Measurement

Determination

1

2

Mass of empty pycnometer (g)

17.3520

17.3278

Mass of pycnometer and purified water at 20.4 °C (g)

27.5650

27.5193

Mass of pycnometer and test item at 20.4 °C (g)

26.2674

26.2047

Temperature of test item (°C)

20.4

Density of water at 20.4 °C (kg/m3)

998.12

Density (kg/m3)

871

869

Relative density

0.871

0.869

Mean density             :          870 kg/m3
Mean relative density:          0.870
Temperature              :          20.0 ± 0.5°C

Conclusions:
A relative density value of 0.87 at 20.0 ± 0.5°C was determined for the substance using a relevant test method and in compliance with GLP. The result is considered to be reliable.
Executive summary:

The density of the test item has been determined to be 870 kg/m3 at 20.0 ± 0.5°C; relative density: 0.870.

Description of key information

Relative density: 0.87 at 20.0 ± 0.5°C (OECD 109)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Relative density at 20C:
0.87

Additional information

A relative density value of 0.87 at 20.0 ± 0.5°C was determined for the substance using a pycnometer method in accordance with OECD Test Guideline 109 and in compliance with GLP. The result is considered to be reliable.