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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:
23 March 2012 - 29 August 2012
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 110 (Particle Size Distribution / Fibre Length and Diameter Distributions)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: Image analysis based on BS3406, Part 4, 1993.
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
microscopic examination
Type of particle tested:
primary particle
Type of distribution:
mass based distribution
Specific details on test material used for the study:
TREATMENT OF TEST MATERIAL PRIOR TO TESTING
The particle size distribution was initially examined using sieve analysis. In duplicate.
A portion (10 g) of the test substance was weighed into the coarset of a nest of sieves of aperture sizes 400, 125, 75, 30 and 10 microns. The nest was shaken for 30 minutes with tapping.
0.2% by weight had a particle size of > 400 μm
1.0% by weight had a particle size of 400 - 125 μm
6.5% by weight had a particle size of 125 - 75 μm
90.6% by weight had a particle size of 75 - 30 μm
1.9% by weight had a particle size of 30 - 10 μm
0% by weight had a particle size of <10 μm
The fraction with a particle size below 75 μm was examined by image analysis.
No.:
#1
Size:
>= 60 - < 105 µm
Distribution:
>= 9.7 - <= 19.1 %
Remarks on result:
other: Mean of six replicate tests = 15.6%
No.:
#2
Size:
>= 30 - < 60 µm
Distribution:
>= 60.8 - <= 66.7 %
Remarks on result:
other: Mean of six replicate tests = 63.4%
No.:
#3
Size:
>= 10.4 - < 30 µm
Distribution:
>= 13.8 - <= 28.6 %
Remarks on result:
other: Mean of six replicate tests = 20.3%
No.:
#4
Size:
>= 0.5 - < 10.4 µm
Distribution:
>= 0.5 - <= 0.9 %
Remarks on result:
other: Mean of six replicate tests = 0.6%
Conclusions:
Sieve analysis showed that 90.6% by weight had a particle size below 75 μm. This fraction was examined using image analysis based on BS3406, Part 4, 1993: 15.6% by weight had a particle size of 60 - 105 μm; 63.4% by weight had a particle size of 30 - 60 μm; 20.3% by weight had a particle size of 10.4 - 30 μm; 0.6% by weight had a particle size of 0.5 - 10.4 μm

Description of key information

Sieve analysis showed that 90.6% by weight had a particle size below 75 μm. This fraction was examined using image analysis based on BS3406, Part 4, 1993

Additional information

15.6% by weight had a particle size of 60 - 105 μm; 63.4% by weight had a particle size of 30 - 60 μm; 20.3% by weight had a particle size of 10.4 - 30 μm; 0.6% by weight had a particle size of 0.5 - 10.4 μm