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Particle size distribution (Granulometry)

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Endpoint:
particle size distribution (granulometry)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
28 June 2001 to 29 June 2001
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: EC, Directorate General XII-JRC, Science Research and Development-Joint Research Centre. "Particle Size Distribution, Fibre length and Diameter Distribution" Guidance Document, ECB/TM/February 1996
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
Laser scattering/diffraction
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Identity: FAT 40'800/A
Batch number: WP 2/01
Aggregate state at room temperature: Solid / powder
Color: Dark orange
Storage conditions: At room temperature at about 20 °C, away form direct sunlight
Expiration Date: February 14, 2007
Percentile:
D10
Mean:
< 1.6 µm
St. dev.:
0.029
Percentile:
D50
Mean:
< 7 µm
St. dev.:
0.118
Percentile:
D90
Mean:
< 16.9 µm
St. dev.:
0.433
Percentile:
D50
Mean:
7 µm
Remarks on result:
other: Std deviation not specified
Conclusions:
The mass median diameter of FAT 40800/A was determined to be 7 µm. The particle size distribution was found to range from approximately 0.5 µm to 30 µm.
Executive summary:

A GLP-compliant study conducted according to European Commission, ECB/TM/February 1996, using the laser scattering/diffraction method. Based on the test results, the mass median diameter of FAT 40800/A was determined to be 7 µm. The particle size distribution was found to range from approximately 0.5 µm to 30 µm.

Description of key information

The mass median diameter of the test substance was determined to be 7 µm. The particle size distribution was found to range from approximately 0.5 µm to 30 µm.

Additional information

A GLP-compliant study conducted according to European Commission, ECB/TM/February 1996, using the laser scattering/diffraction method. Based on the test results, the mass median diameter of FAT 40800/A was determined to be 7 µm. The particle size distribution was found to range from approximately 0.5 µm to 30 µm.