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Surface tension

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Reference
Endpoint:
surface tension
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1953
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Estimated data.
Qualifier:
no guideline available
Guideline:
other: not stated
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Data estimated by Sugden's method using Quayle's contributions for parachor. Reference in data source table above
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: not stated
Surface tension:
0.028 N/m
Temp.:
20 °C
Remarks on result:
other: concentration not stated

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Conclusions:
The surface tension of octanal is predicted to be 0.0279 N/m at 20 degC.
Executive summary:

The surface tension of octanal is predicted to be 0.0279 N/m at 20 degC using data estimated by Sugden's method using Quayle's contributions for parachor

Description of key information

The surface tension of octanal is predicted to be 0.0279 N/m at 20 degC.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Surface tension:
27.9

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